Two injured in Southland crash

Two people suffered moderate injuries in a crash near Riversdale in Southland this afternoon. 

A police spokeswoman said they were called to the two-car crash on Waimea Highway (State Highway 94) about 3.30pm, near the intersection with Hardiman Rd. 

A St John spokeswoman said they assessed, treated and transported two patients in a moderate condition, one to Gore Hospital and one to Southland Hospital. 

The road reopened shortly after 6pm.