• State Highway 6 closed after a serious crash near Gap Road East.
  • Two people critically injured and four others sustained minor injuries.
  • Diversions in place as motorists advised to avoid the area.

UPDATE:
Southland Crash Leaves Six Injured

Southland Crash Leaves Six Injured
Six people have been injured in a serious crash in Southland, prompting a major emergency response. Two individuals are in critical condition, while a third is also critical but stable after being airlifted to Dunedin Hospital. Three others, suffering serious injuries, were transported to Kew Hospital by ambulance. Related: State


5:50am Wednesday.
Due to a prior crash, there is a 30 km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Take extra care whilst travelling through this route.

8:50pm Tuesday.
The road will remains CLOSED and will likely remain so until late tonight as SCU will be attending, and their investigations can take several hours.Southbound traffic detour via Gap Rd West, Winton Substation Rd and Lochiel Bridge Rd. Reverse for northbound. ^EHFor overnight updates check our Journey Planner website, which is updated 24/7, here: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/southland

State Highway 6, also known as Winton Lorneville Highway, has been closed near Gap Road East following a serious crash.

Detours place:
Serious Crash Unit will be attending. South bound traffic detour via Gap Road West, Winton Substation Road and Lochiel Bridge Road. Reverse for North bound.

The incident, reported at approximately 5:40 pm, involved two vehicles. Emergency services confirmed that two individuals have been critically injured, while four others suffered minor injuries.

The road remains closed, and diversions have been put in place to redirect traffic. Authorities are urging motorists to avoid the area and expect delays while the situation is managed.

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