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, near the Roaring Meg Lookout, in the Kawarau Gorge about 5.20pm yesterday. "One person received critical injuries." A Fire and Emergency New Zealand crew from Cromwell attended and a rescue helicopter was also sent to the scene. A spokesman for the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said road users "should avoid the area if possible, or be prepared for delays".

Source: Otago Daily Times March 20, 2026 22:17 UTC