Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and a bus on the Wanaka-Luggate Highway in Otago.

Police were called to the scene between Morris and Ballantyne Road at 9.50am.

Two people are trapped in the car. The road is closed and diversions are being put in place. One person who was in the bus has minor injuries.

Police thank motorists for their patience in advance.

UPDATE 2PM

The Wanaka-Luggate Highway has reopened following this morning’s serious crash. The road opened at 1.30pm.

Two people were flown to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries following the collision involving a car and a bus. The two injured people were the occupants of the car.

Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed.

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