UPDATE: NZTA Advise

SH6 LOWTHER, SOUTHLAND – CRASH – FINAL UPDATE 6:35PM

This crash is now CLEAR and the road is fully OPEN. Thanks for your patience, drive safe.

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A three car crash at the intersection of Five Rivers Rd (SH 97) and SH6 near Lumsden blocking State Highways 6 and 97.

NZTA advise one lane is open with stop/go management delays are expected and where possible avoid traveling in this area till further notice.

What we know:

  • A helicopter has been dispatched to the scene
  • Police were alerted to the accident about 3.15pm
  • Three people have sustained moderate injuries
  • One person is in a serious condition.

UPDATE: This from Deborah (who is stuck in the traffic) 1X lane open for North & South. Te Anau traffic to take turns going through. Fire service left now but crashed cars still not removed.

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