Multi-vehicle crash, truck rolls on highways

At least four vehicles were involved in a crash on SH1 between Bluff and Invercargill this...
At least four vehicles were involved in a crash on SH1 between Bluff and Invercargill this morning, police say. PHOTO: NINA TAPU

Two highways were closed in Southland after separate crashes this morning.

At least four vehicles were involved in a collision on State Highway 1 between Bluff and Invercargill about 8.10am.

One vehicle blocked both lanes for a time.

The road was closed for a couple of hours but reopened shortly after 10am.

There were no reports of any injuries.

The crash happened on Tokanui Gorge Rd Hwy this morning. Photo: Google Maps
The crash happened on Tokanui Gorge Rd Hwy this morning. Photo: Google Maps
Earlier, a truck rolled on the Tokanui Gorge Rd Highway, near Fortrose, east of Invercargill.

Police said emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash about 7.45am.

The driver was not seriously injured; however, the road was blocked. 

Police expected it to remain closed for "some time" while the scene was cleared, and motorists were urged to avoid the area.