The car came to rest in Fosters Creek. Photo: Bill Gordon/suppliedA person has minor injuries after their car crashed on State Highway 6 and wound up in a Southland creek. A police spokeswoman said the crash happened on the Kingston-Garston Highway, near Nevis Rd, and was reported at 9.25am on Friday. A witness said the damaged car ended up in Fosters Creek, about 5km north of Garston. Police said St John ambulance treated the driver for minor injuries.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 24, 2026 14:20 UTC