Motorist in critical condition after Dunedin crash

Dunedin Southern Motorway is closed neared the Mosgiel off-ramp after a crash this evening. Photograph / Google Maps

A motorist has critical injuries after a crash in Dunedin which has closed the motorway.

Police said this evening that the crash occurred around 7.30pm and involved a motorcyclist.

As a result, the Dunedin Southern Motorway was closed in both directions near the Mosgiel off-ramp.

Traffic was being diverted and motorists were told to avoid the area.

St John's Ambulance said it transported one patient to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition.