Two people in a serious condition have been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after a crash involving a car and a truck and trailer in Southland. Police said the crash happened in Old Coach Rd between Kaiwera Downs Rd and Isla Rd, on State Highway 93 about 6am today. Two patients were seriously hurt and flown to Dunedin, while another patient was in a moderate condition and transported to Invercargill Hospital by road, he said. SH93 was closed between the intersections of SH1 Mataura and SH1 Clinton for most of the morning, with a detour via SH1 in place. However, people were still asked to drive with care on the section of road between Clinton and Mataura.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 13, 2026 22:35 UTC