Two people were flown to Dunedin Hospital by rescue
helicopter after a two-car collision on Clutha Valley Rd west
of Balclutha yesterday, just before 4pm.
The drivers of a Nissan utility and a Ford Fairmont were
flown by Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter to Dunedin
Hospital, while the passenger of the utility was taken by
ambulance to Clutha Health First, in Balclutha.
Constable Murray Hewitson, of Owaka, said the two drivers had
moderate injuries.
The female driver of the utility had possible internal
injuries, while the male driver of the Fairmont had possible
back injuries.
The status of the utility passenger was not known.
"Early indications are the driver of the [Ford] has lost
control on the bend and crossed the centre line," Const
Hewitson said.
The road between Mt Maitland Rd and Smith's Track was closed
for about 30 minutes while emergency services freed the
occupants from their cars.
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