The car and motorcycle involved in the crash. Photo: Gerard O’Brien
One person is believed to have died in a crash between a motorcycle and a car which has closed State Highway 1 south of Dunedin.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the highway was closed between Riccarton Rd East and SH86 following the crash, which occurred about 1.30pm.
One person has sustained serious injuries and diversions are in place.
The Otago Daily Times understands another person died in the crash.
Emergency services at the scene of the crash. Photo: Gerard O’Brien
Police said motorists should expect delays and the road was expected to be closed for several hours.
A witness at the scene described seeing a large motorcycle on its side in the middle of the road and a tarpaulin nearby.
A four-door sedan appeared to have crashed through a fence and into a ditch.
An occupant of the car was being treated at the scene.
A local resident said traffic was backing up and a number of truck and trailer units were stuck and unable to turn around.
UPDATE 4:30PM
SH1 Allanton remains CLOSED between the intersections of Riccarton Rd East and SH86. SB heavies please detour via SH87, Hoylake St, Bell St, Allanton Rd and SH86. Reverse for NB heavies. ^SG https://t.co/Wv9PUqQaBa
— NZ Transport Agency – Otago & Southland (@nztaos) September 4, 2025
– Allied Media
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