Photo: NZTAA multi-vehicle crash caused delays for motorists on a key southern highway today. The four-vehicle crash occurred on the Lindis Pass (State Highway 8) between Waitaki and Central Otago shortly before midday. A police spokesperson said minor injuries had been reported. The road remained open but traffic management was set up and queues of traffic built up for a time while the scene was cleared. In an update about 12.45pm NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said traffic flow was back to normal.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 20, 2026 12:36 UTC