- A bus has rolled on State Highway 97 near Mossburn, Southland.
- Emergency services say people have minor to moderate injuries.
- The road is shut, with Fire and Emergency New Zealand redirecting traffic.
A bus with 17 people on board has rolled in Southland, closing State Highway 97.
Police were called to the crash on Mossburn Five Rivers Rd near Diack Rd about 3.45pm.
A police spokesperson said the bus was carrying 17 people, including the driver.
“A few of the passengers have sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate.
“The road will remain closed while recovery crews work to move the bus,” the spokesperson said.
“Motorists are advised to take alternate routes, such as the Resolution Drive on-ramp, and expect delays.”
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said crews were notified of the crash at 3.45pm and responded with three ambulances, one rapid response vehicle, one prime responder and one helicopter.
“Seventeen patients in total were assessed at the scene, with one in a serious condition and two in a moderate condition. All three were transported to Kew Hospital.
“The remaining 14 passengers were uninjured and did not require transportation to hospital.”
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said nobody was trapped in the bus and there were no serious injuries.
Three fire crews were alongside police and Hato Hone St John at the scene.
Fire and Emergency crews are helping redirect traffic.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said SH97 is closed between the intersection with SH94 and the intersection with SH6.
SH97 LOWTHER, SOUTHLAND - HEAVY VEHICLE ROLL - 4:45PM, WED 4 JUN
— NZ Transport Agency - Otago & Southland (@nztaos) June 4, 2025
State Highway 97 is now CLOSED it its entirety, between the intersection with SH94 and the intersection with SH6, while emergency services attend to a heavy vehicle roll. Avoid using State Highway 97 at this time. pic.twitter.com/A286cpd4N7
Jaime Lyth is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald, focusing on crime and breaking news. Lyth began working under the NZ Herald masthead in 2021 as a reporter for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei.