One seriously hurt, Lindis Pass closed after crash

A person is seriously injured after an early morning crash that has closed the Lindis Pass (State Highway 8).

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advised of the single-vehicle crash, near the Morven Hills River Bridge, about 4.20am.

Police said one person sustained serious injuries "and was seen by ambulance services".

UPDATE 6:50AM
SH8 is now CLOSED between Ardgour Rd and Timburn Rd intersections.
Delay travel through the area or consider an alternative route. Police-led serious crash investigations will be required. The road is likely to remain CLOSED for several hours. https://t.co/5aRhqCY3nF
— NZ Transport Agency - Otago & Southland (@nztaos) February 27, 2026

The highway is closed between Ardgour and Timburn Rds, and police said it was likely to remain so "for a significant part of the day". Motorists should consider delaying travel.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.