Roading

Southern Police are concerned about the number of deaths on Otago-Southland roads over the past week and are encouraging all road users to take care.

SH94 near Pop's View Lookout will be closed Monday to Thursday, 8pm to 5am, for around five weeks, with a short opening at 10pm to let traffic through.

Two people have received critical injuries and three others minor injuries following a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Clutha.

The woman was Kararaina (Kara) Aroha Toimata, 30, from Balfour, Southland. Police are appealing to the public for information.

Part of State Highway 1 between Wairuna and Clinton in South Otago is now closed following a serious crash.

The crash happened between Lake Road and Surrey Heights, about 2.50pm. One person has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 between Lumsden and Dipton this afternoon.

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 6 between Lumsden and Dipton.