One person has been found dead, and another is in critical condition, after a serious incident near Milton this evening, police say. Detective Sergeant Hayden Smale said police were called to an address on Adams Flat Rd, Crichton at about 6.10pm. Email reporters@odt.co.nzA scene guard is in place at the address while a scene examination is carried out. Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing. Det Sgt Smale said updates would be provided when they were available.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 23, 2026 07:42 UTC