The Northern Express Herald

One person dead in two-vehicle crash south of Dunedin

A person is dead after a crash near Dunedin overnight.
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One person has died after a crash south of Dunedin overnight.

Police said the two-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 1 at the Allanton-Waihola Rd around 1am.

UPDATE: 8:30AM
SH1 remains CLOSED between SH86 and Henley Berwick Rd. The closure is expected to remain in place until the afternoon while SCU completes their investigations.
Detour for southbound traffic, SH86 (Centre Rd), Henley-Berwick Rd, SH1. Reverse for northbound traffic. https://t.co/PoLMxKMlNt

ā€” NZ Transport Agency - Otago & Southland (@nztaos) August 19, 2025

The Serious Crash Unit is at the scene, and the road remains closed, a police spokesperson said.