Two early morning crashes prompt police reminder

Two early morning crashes have sparked a warning from Dunedin police.

Two people were taken to Dunedin Hospital yesterday morning after a car rolled in South Dunedin.

Emergency services were alerted to the single-car crash on the corner of Strathallan St and Andersons Bay Rd at 6.52am.

A spokesman for St John said two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

A police spokeswoman said Strathallan St was blocked for a time and traffic management was in place.

Meanwhile, about the same time, police were called to a collision involving a ute and a hatchback at the intersection of Frederick and Cumberland Sts in central Dunedin.

A police spokeswoman said those involved had minor injuries. St John said ambulance staff did not attend.

With roads slippery due to wet weather, Senior Sergeant Craig Dinnissen urged Dunedin motorists to watch their following distances and not get distracted.

As mornings grew darker with the approach of winter, motorists should ensure they had their headlights on, he said.