Serious two-car crash shuts State Highway 6 in Southland, detours in place

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15 Jan, 2026 02:58 AMQuick Read

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A serious crash has closed a section of State Highway 6 in Southland. Photo / NZME

A serious crash has closed a section of a major Southland highway, as significant traffic congestion starts to build.

Police said State Highway 6/Great North Rd was closed near Eglinton St in Winton, about 30km north of Invercargill.

The two-vehicle crash was first reported to police just after
3pm.

Police said initial indications suggested the people involved had suffered serious injuries.