The Police Serious Crash Unit is attending the multi-vehicle truck crash on SH8.

The Lindis Pass route is via Omarama and Tarras. The alternative is for people to delay their journeys until later today.

At this stage SH8 looks likely to be closed all morning between Clyde and Cromwell.

SH8 Cromwell to Clyde live traffic updates

Map with a black icon symbol showing road closure on stae highway 8

NZTA Otago and Southland Facebook updates:

SH8… – NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Otago & Southland | Facebook