Ute driver critically injured after Southland crash

The injured driver was flown to hospital. Photo / File

A ute driver has been flown to hospital in critical condition after they crashed on the Clinton Highway in Southland early this morning.

The highway is closed with diversions in place at Old Lake Rd and Blaikie Rd.

Southern Police were called to the serious crash at 5am. The driver was the sole occupant of the ute.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the crash.