Waipahi Highway / State Highway 1 has re-opened following a serious crash earlier today. Police would like to thank the public for their patience while emergency services were working at the scene.
Two people have received critical injuries and three others have received minor injuries following a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Clutha this afternoon.
Police were called to the crash on Waipahi Highway near Webb Road about 12.05pm today, Saturday 7 November.
NZTA says SH1 is closed between the Webb Road and Watt Road intersections, near Waipahi, and may remain closed for several hours.
A detour is available for southbound traffic by turning left onto Watt Road, then right onto Webb Road and back onto SH1. The reverse applies for northbound traffic.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays while emergency services attend.
NZTA urges drivers to take extra care following a recent run of serious crashes in Otago and Southland.