Two others have been flown to Dunedin Hospital, one in a serious condition and a second with minor injuries.

The road remains closed.Please follow the detour and allow extra travel time.

Detour route: Northbound traffic use SH8, then turn right onto Millers Flat bridge Road, turn left onto Teviot Road, turn left onto Jedburgh Street then right back onto SH8. Reverse for southbound traffic. Please note the Jedburgh Street Bridge is not suitable for heavy vehicles over 44 tonne.

Previous news from 5.40pm today

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Scotland Street (State Highway 8), Roxburgh, in Central Otago. 

The two-car crash was reported just after 5pm. 

The road is closed and diversions are in place at the intersections of SH 8 and Jedburgh Street, and SH 8 and Millers Flat Bridge Road. 

Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible. 

The Serious Crash Unit are now at the scene

The road is now closed between Millers Flat Bridge road and Jedburgh Street. A detour is in place. Please follow the detour and allow extra travel time.

Detour route: Northbound traffic use SH8, then turn right onto Millers Flat bridge Road, turn left onto Teviot Road, turn left onto Jedburgh Street then right back onto SH8. Reverse for southbound traffic. Please note the Jedburgh Street Bridge is not suitable for heavy vehicles over 44 tonne.

Update received: 13 Dec 2020 5:54pm