One hurt in crash near Milton

One person has been injured after their car left the road on State Highway 1 near Milton this afternoon.

The crash happened on the Milton Highway near the intersections with Station and Paterson Rds about 2.20pm, a police spokeswoman said.

The road was partially blocked for a time, with only one lane open.

Traffic was backed up on SH1 after the crash. Photo: Richard Davison
Traffic was backed up on SH1 after the crash. Photo: Richard Davison

A St John spokesman said one patient was transported by ambulance to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries.