Dunedin scooter rider critically injured in collision with van towing trailer

A person is in a critical condition after a crash involving a van towing a trailer. Photo / Tania Whyte

A scooter rider is in critical condition following a collision at a busy South Island intersection this afternoon.

The crash, involving a scooter and a van towing a trailer, happened at the intersection of Cargill and Stuart St.

title="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/nz-police/">The police said they were called to the incident at about 1pm.

Hato Hone St John said one patient, in a critical condition, has been transported to Dunedin Hospital.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and diversions were in place.