Photo: Pam JonesA person has died following a crash at the Cromwell Gorge in Central Otago this afternoon, police have confirmed. Police said they were called to the single car crash near the lookout on State Highway 8, near Cromwell, at 3.09pm. Fire and Emergency New Zealand southern communications shift manager Andrew Norris said two fire engines and one support vehicle from Cromwell also attended. Police have reopened SH8 between Cromwell and Alexandra but advise motorists to expect delays. The Serious Crash Unit had been advised.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 17, 2018 02:43 UTC