Crash closes Hillside Rd

A three-vehicle collision in Dunedin closed a busy road yesterday.

A police spokesman said police were called to a three-car collision near the intersection of Hillside and Reid Rds at 8.50am.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Hato Hone St John also attended.

One person was transported to Dunedin Hospital as a precaution, the spokesman said.

Emergency services attend a three-vehicle accident in Hillside Rd, Dunedin yesterday morning....
Emergency services attend a three-vehicle accident in Hillside Rd, Dunedin yesterday morning. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH
A Fenz spokesman said they sent two crews, one from St Kilda and one from Lookout Point.

Fenz assisted with traffic control until the three cars were towed and the road was cleared of debris.

The road was reopened a short time later.

laine.priestley@odt.co.nz

 

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