One dead, another seriously injured in Glenorchy-Routeburn Rd crash

A major car crash has left one person dead and another seriously injured in Otago.

Police said they were called to the scene of a two-car collision on Glenorchy-Routeburn Rd at around 4.41 am today.

They confirmed one person died at the scene and another is currently in a serious condition.

Hato Hone St John said a first response unit, a helicopter and an ambulance attended the scene.

The patient was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital.

The road remains partially blocked while the Serious Crash Unit assesses the crash site.

Police advised travellers no alternative routes are available, with partial reopenings planned when it is safe to do so.