Clutha crash: One person taken to Dunedin Hospital in serious condition

NZ Herald
The Waipahi Highway is between Clinton and Gore. Image / Google
The Waipahi Highway is between Clinton and Gore. Image / Google

One person has been transported to hospital following a serious crash on State Highway 1 in the Clutha district.

A police spokesperson said the crash, about seven kilometres northwest of Clinton, was reported about 10.55am.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to the crash on the Waipahi Highway shortly before 11am.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said three crews from Clinton, Gore and Tapanui were attending.

Police ask motorists to use State Highway 93 and to avoid State Highway 1 between Clutha and Wairuna.

More to come.