Serious crash near Lake Pukaki

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jul 26, 2020 |

Photo: Supplied

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 8, near the Lake Pukaki Visitor Centre.

Police received a report of a car vs campervan crash at around 2:15pm.

Police say two people suffered serious injuries and two have moderate injuries.


Photo: Supplied

Helicopters have been dispatched, two from Christchurch and one from Dunedin.

An eye witness says traffic is building up and a 4th helicopter has arrived on scene.

He says the campervan is on its side.


Photo supplied

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

The road is blocked.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.


Photo: Supplied

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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