Two critical, one in serious condition after car crash near Invercargill

Wednesday, 2 September 2020

Two people are in critical condition after a multiple vehicle crash on the Winton-Lorneville highway, near Invercargill, just before 4pm on Wednesday.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said some of those involved in the crash had been trapped in two vehicles.

St John Ambulance South Island region communications adviser Gerard Campbell said two people were in critical condition.

One was taken by helicopter to Southland Hospital and the other was transferred by helicopter to Dunedin Hospital.

A third person suffered serious injuries and was taken to Southland Hospital, and a fourth person suffered minor injuries, Campbell said.

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Police, St John Ambulance, Fire and Emergency NZ staff all responded to the scene and two helicopters were dispatched.

A statement from NZ Transport Agency says State Highway 6 is closed between Counsell Rd and North Makarewa-Grove Bush Rd.

The road was to remain closed overnight.

Police were expected to return to the scene tomorrow to continue the investigation into the cause of the crash.

Diversions are in place but motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

A person driving past the scene of the crash said the crash “looked bad”.

One car appeared to have ended up on its roof, the person said.

A Stuff reporter said there was one vehicle in a ditch and it was possible four cars had been involved.