One dead in crash near Twizel

Some of the injured were taken by helicopter to hospital. Photo: supplied
Some of the injured were taken by helicopter to hospital. Photo: supplied
One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash near Twizel in South Canterbury this afternoon.

The crash occurred at the intersection of State Highway 8 and the Mount Cook Rd (SH80) just after 3pm.

Police this evening confirmed one person had died in the three-car crash, while two others were seriously injured and one had moderate injuries.

State Highway 8 remains closed at Pukaki Dam. 

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

 

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