Southland
“UPDATE: Serious crash in Balclutha”
Police remain on the scene of a serious crash at Stony Creek near Balclutha, South Otago.
Three people have been flown to Dunedin Hospital by helicopter with moderate to serious injuries as a result of the crash.
The Serious Crash Unit are at the scene and while their inquiries are ongoing the road is expected to remain closed for at least the next two hours.
Diversions are in place, traffic heading north from Balclutha are advised to go via Paterson Road.
Traffic heading southbound should take Station Road via Kaitangata.
Motorists are advised that the north bound diversion is unsuitable for trucks
Police are enroute to a crash at Stony Creek near Balclutha South Otago, which occurred around 11.49am today.
Two cars are involved, and injuries are unknown at this stage, but at least one person is trapped.
Diversions are in place: Traffic heading north from Balclutha are advised to go via Paterson Road.
Traffic heading south to Balclutha from Milton will be diverted to Coe Road.
Information will be updated when Police reach the scene.
ends.