Pedestrian seriously injured in Roxburgh, Otago

Before the accident, motorists had been advised to drive carefully due to snow in the area.

A pedestrian is seriously injured after a car crash near Roxburgh, Otago.

Emergency services were called to the crash on Fruitlands-Roxburgh Road, State Highway 8, at 8:10pm.

SH8 ROXBURGH, OTAGO - CRASH - 8:10PM
Due to a crash the road is now CLOSED between Roxburgh East Rd and Jedburgh St. SB traffic detour via Roxburgh East Rd and Jedburgh St. Reverse for NB. This route is suitable for all vehicles. For overnight updates: https://t.co/mdpXlwxvff ^EH pic.twitter.com/p6YrB01G27

— NZ Transport Agency - Otago & Southland (@nztaos) June 9, 2025

The New Zealand Transport Agency said SH8 is closed between Roxburgh East Rd and Jedburgh St.

A detour has been put in place.

SH8 runs between Alexandra and Raes Junction.

Earlier on Monday, NZTA urged vehicles to drive with caution on the road due to snowfall in the area.

The accident took place on State Highway 8. Image / Google Maps