One critical in rollover crash near Outram

The single-vehicle crash happened on Lee Steam-Outram Rd (State Highway 87). Photo: Google Maps
The single-vehicle crash happened on Lee Steam-Outram Rd (State Highway 87). Photo: Google Maps
A person in a ‘‘critical condition’’ has been transported to Dunedin Hospital after a car rolled into a paddock near Outram this morning.

Emergency services received reports of the single-vehicle crash on Lee Steam-Outram Rd (State Highway 87) just before 8am today.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said crews freed one person trapped in the vehicle, which had ‘‘rolled into a paddock’’.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they responded with one ambulance and a rapid response unit.

One patient, in a ‘‘critical condition’’, was transported to Dunedin Hospital, the spokesperson said.

Police also attended.

tim.scott@odt.co.nz

 

 

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