Three-car crash in Oamaru leaves two in critical condition

Two people in critical condition were airlifted to Dunedin hospital.
Two people in critical condition were airlifted to Dunedin hospital. Photo credit: RNZ

Via RNZ

Two people are in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash in Oamaru.

Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 1, also known as Hilderthorpe-Pukeuri Road, just after midday.

Two people were airlifted to Dunedin Hospital.

Another was in a serious condition, and four were being treated for moderate injuries.

The road was closed between Seven Mile Rd by Oamaru Airport and Georgetown-Pukeuri Rd.

RNZ