The crash closed the Lindis Pass (SH8) until about 3pm. Photo: NZTA/Waka KotahiOne of the two vehicles involved in a crash that closed the Lindis Pass for five hours today was a police car. State Highway 8 reopened about 3pm following the two-vehicle crash near Omarama this morning. There were no serious injuries in the crash but it closed the pass for about five hours. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 23, 2025 08:16 UTC