One person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a ute rolled down a farm track near Omakau. A police spokesman said they received reports of the single-vehicle crash near Moa Creek Rd about 9.20am yesterday. Reports indicated the vehicle "rolled down a farm track", the spokesman said. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said appliances from Alexandra and Omakau responded. No-one was trapped in the ute.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 20, 2026 16:39 UTC