A person has been critically injured in a crash affecting a major highway in Central Otago.

Police said they received a report of a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 (Gibbston Highway), near the Roaring Meg Lookout in the Kawarau Gorge, about  5.20pm today.

“One person received critical injuries.”

A Fire and Emergency NZ crew from Cromwell attended and a rescue helicopter was sent to the scene also.

A spokesman for the New Zealand Transport Agency said the crash was near the Cardrona-Roaring Meg Pack Track intersection. 

“Road users should avoid the area if possible, or be prepared for delays.”

Stop/go traffic management was in place tonight. Motorists must stop on request and drive with caution.

– Allied Media 

 

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