Incident details
State Highway 8 (SH8) through Lindis Valley in Central Otago is closed after a serious crash. The collision between a campervan and a station wagon occurred on Friday after 15:00 between Cluden Creek Road and Phillips Road, north of Tarras.
Casualties and response
One person sustained critical injuries, another serious injuries. Traffic is blocked between Omarama and Tarras. The Serious Crash Unit is on scene. The road is expected to reopen in several hours. Drivers are advised to expect delays.