PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISONPolice are investigating the cause of a crash in South Otago that led to one driver being critically injured yesterday. Emergency services were summoned, including a rescue helicopter, which transported the SUV driver to Dunedin Hospital, departing the scene about 10am. Acting Senior Sergeant Robin Hutton, of Balclutha, said police were still establishing the cause of the accident, which led to the SUV driver sustaining critical injuries. ‘‘The male driver of the SUV was flown to Dunedin Hospital in a fairly serious condition. One patient, in a critical condition, was transported to Dunedin Hospital, the spokesperson said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 09, 2026 23:50 UTC