Home / New ZealandSerious crash closes State Highway 1 near Otago town of WaiholaNZ Herald1 Dec, 2024 03:09 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA serious single-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 1 near Waihola in Otago. Photo / NZMEA serious single-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 1 near Waihola in Otago. Photo / NZMETwo people have been injured in a crash that has closed State Highway 1 near the Otago town of Waihola this afternoon.Police said they were notified of the single vehicle crash at around 2.40pm. Hato Hone St John said one person in “serious condition” was airlifted via helicopter to Dunedin Hospital, while another with moderate injuries was taken by ambulance. The road is closed and police advise motorists to avoid the area and delay travel.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A commuter on the highway described long traffic queues and seeing a rescue helicopter in the distance.A serious single-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 1 near Waihola in Otago. Photo / NZMEMore to comeSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand|Updated'The lucky one': The story of NZ's only active WWII Mustang13 Nov 05:36 PMNew ZealandFish and chips now cost 154% more than in 200513 Nov 05:17 PMNew ZealandFire guts derelict Dunedin rest home overnight13 Nov 05:07 PMSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on giving07 Sep 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
