Three people were injured in a serious crash near Te Anau overnight.
Police confirmed they were called to a crash on Manapouri Te Anau Highway at around 12am on Monday morning.
Two people were taken to hospital in a critical condition and one other person had moderate injuries.
Police said the road was closed following the crash while emergency services attended the scene.
NZTA described the crash as a “serious incident” and said SH95 was closed between the intersection with SH94 and Mount York Rd at 7.30am.
SH95 TE ANAU - ROAD CLOSED - 7:30AM
— NZ Transport Agency - Otago & Southland (@nztaos) December 29, 2024
Due to a serious incident in the Te Anau, SH95 is CLOSED between the intersection with SH94 and Mount York Rd. Consider delaying your journey or allow extra time. ^ND pic.twitter.com/G8CVeduyxz
Police said they are making inquiries into the circumstances of the crash.
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.