Police Crash Update:
Main Street (SH1) Mataura is now open following a serious crash earlier this
afternoon.
Three people were treated – one with serious injuries, one moderate and one
minor.
We thank the public for their patience.
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Police are at the scene of a truck vs car crash on Main Street (SH1) and Dacre Street Mataura.
Emergency services were alerted at around 1:05pm.
A helicopter has been dispatched. An update on injuries will be provided when they become available.
Cordons are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Detour route: For northbound traffic, turn left onto Glendhu Road, continue onto Paterson Road, turn right onto Waimumu Road, continue onto Charlton Road, left back onto State Highway 1. Reverse for southbound traffic.
more to come.