Cromwell crash: One dead following three vehicle smash, stretch of SH8 closed

Delays are expected due to a serious crash on State Highway 8 near Cromwell. Photo / Bevan Conley, file

One person has died following what is believed to be a three vehicle crash involving two trucks and a car on Cromwell-Clyde Highway this morning.

The crash was reported to police at around 6.35am.

“One of the truck drivers sustained a minor injury and was assessed at the scene,” a police spokesperson said.

The Serious Crash Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety Team (CVST) are investigating to determine what occurred.

The road remains closed, and motorists are advised to delay travel through the area.

“Police do not recommend a detour through Hawksburn Road from Clyde to Bannockburn as it is narrow and unsuitable for 2wd vehicles,” the spokesperson said.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson earlier said they responded with two ambulances and one manager to the crash on Cromwell-Clyde Road at 6.34am.

The spokesperson said one patient was assessed and treated at the scene, but referred any further inquires to Police.

NZTA Waka Kotahi said the crash was reported just before 7am around 5km east of the town, near the Cromwell Gorge picnic area.