Otago Recreational 4WD Group president Graeme Thompson said the challenging track was not built for ordinary four-wheel-drive vehicles. Rescuers reach 36 trapped in Central Otago 4WD tripONE NEWS ONE News reporter Megan Martin says the group is in "high spirits" and being rescued in snowcats. WHAT'S ON INVERS/SUPPLIED Rescue crews are trying to reach 36 people in 13 different vehicles in a remote location in Central Otago. WHAT'S ON INVERS/SUPPLIED Extreme conditions are hampering the rescue of 36 people trapped in their vehicles in a remote Central Otago location. Rescuers have reached a group of 36 snowed-in people during a four-wheel-drive expedition in Central Otago.

Source: Stuff May 22, 2016 14:37 UTC