Traffic backed up on State Highway 8 in the Cromwell Gorge this afternoon. Photo: Julie AsherTraffic was backed up for a couple of hours through the Cromwell Gorge after a four-vehicle crash this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of a crash on the Cromwell-Clyde Rd (State Highway 8) about 12.50pm. A police spokesman said four vehicles were involved and local staff had reported that one had left the road and gone down a bank. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said two crews from Clyde and Cromwell and additional support vehicles attended.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 28, 2025 02:03 UTC