State Highway 8 crash Tekapo: Road closed after serious injuries

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4 Jan, 2026 07:14 AMQuick Read

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Rescue helicopters are responding to a serious four-vehicle crash west of Tekapo this evening.

The crash happened about 7pm on State Highway 8 between Tekapo Powerhouse Road and Braemar Road.

Reports indicate that three people have serious injuries, while another person has moderate injuries. Three rescue helicopters have been deployed
to the crash.

Hato Hone St John said the helicopters, along with a road manager, rapid response vehicle, prime doctor, local first responder and three ambulances, were called to the scene about 7pm.