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Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a serious two-vehicle crash in the Lindis Pass left three people in critical condition on Saturday.
Emergency services were called to the scene, at Omarama, near Dalrachney Station, about 7.40am.
Three people were transported to Dunedin Hospital, where they remain in critical condition.
"Our thoughts are with their families at this extremely difficult time,” Sgt Tony Woodbridge of Oamaru police said.
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or who might have dashcam footage of it.
“In particular, police are hoping to speak with a man we believe witnessed the crash and was one of the first people on scene.
“He left before police arrived, and we are hoping he will come forward and speak with us to help us build a picture of what occurred.”
The road was closed for several hours while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
“Police would also like to extend thanks to those who stopped at the scene to provide emergency first aid to those who were injured, and to the wider community for their patience while the road was closed,” Sgt Woodbridge said.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or had any information was asked to use the police 105 service and quote reference number 260822/3804.