Three people have been flown to Dunedin Hospital after a two-car crash in South Otago.
Emergency services were alerted to the collision in Purakaunui Falls Rd about 4.20pm today.
Hato Hone St John said two helicopters, an ambulance and a first response unit were sent to the scene, where they initially treated three patients.
Two people suffered serious injuries and one had moderate injuries.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said crews from Owaka and Balclutha attended.
Police said roads were not blocked and inquiries to the crash were continuing.