Wānaka crash: 5 injured, one critical, road closed as emergency services respond

A serious crash that injured five people near Wānaka has closed a major road for ski field users.

The crash was on Cardrona Valley Rd, the main route between Queenstown and Wānaka.

Emergency services received reports of the multiple-vehicle crash about 4pm.

The crash was on Cardrona Valley Rd, the main route between Queenstown and Wānaka.

Hato Hone St John responded with multiple units, including three helicopters, and assessed five patients at the scene.

One person in a critical condition was transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter.

One in a serious condition was flown to Dunedin Hospital by helicopter.

A person in a serious condition and another in a moderate condition were taken by ambulance to Dunstan Hospital.

Police attended the crash and said diversions were being set up.

Motorists have been advised to delay or avoid travel through the area if possible.

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