A serious two-vehicle crash has closed Lindis Pass and left at least three people injured. A police spokeswoman said the incident happened on State Highway 8 between Old Faithful Rd and Omarama, near the Lindis Pass viewpoint, about 12.20pm today. A Hato Hone St John Ambulance spokeswoman said a first response unit, an operations manager, one ambulance and two rescue helicopters — one from Queenstown and one from Dunedin — were sent to the scene. The crash has blocked the road and the pass is closed until further notice. The Serious Crash Unit will conduct an investigation into the crash.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 15, 2026 01:12 UTC