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 ZealandLiveNew ZealandWatch: Govt support for weather damage expected at post-Cabinet press conference27 Jan 12:16 AMNew ZealandLife-saving lifeline: Wairoa airport runway to be extended and upgraded27 Jan 12:00 AMCrime|UpdatedWoman found dead at Canterbury home, 19yo charged with murder26 Jan 11:54 PMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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