Crash at Maheno Blocking SH1 – Diversions In Place

Police are attending reports of a multiple vehicle crash in Maheno, near Oamaru which occurred at about 6pm this evening.

• Some of the occupants of the vehicles are trapped.
• Three helicopters have been called to the scene.
• One patient is in a critical condition
• Two patients are in a serious condition
• Two patients are in a moderate condition.

The following diversions are in place:

• North bound traffic will be diverted at the intersection of Fortification Road and SH1.
• Southbound traffic will be diverted at the intersection of Happy Valley Road and SH1.

More information will be released when it becomes available