Police say there are serious injuries resulting from a crash in central Invercargill this morning.
The two-car crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 1 (Bluff Highway) and Kew Rd about 6am.
“Indications are there are serious injuries.”
Police said the highway would remain closed at the intersection while emergency services worked at the scene.
Motorists should expect delays and take alternate routes.
SH1 INVERCARGILL, SOUTHLAND – SERIOUS CRASH – 7:10AM,
Due to a serious crash, SH1 is CLOSED between Elizabeth St and Elles Rd. Please follow the detour route and expect DELAYS. SB traffic detour via Elizabeth St, Elles Rd, and back onto SH1. Reverse for NB. ^AG pic.twitter.com/3SwKOHHDJ8
— NZ Transport Agency – Otago & Southland (@nztaos) September 10, 2025