Police are urging Southern motorists to drive cautiously after two vehicles flipped on icy roads in the Queenstown area.
Sergeant Kate Pirovano, of Queenstown, said the separate incidents on Malaghans Road were due to icy road conditions.
The first was reported at approximately 8.30am and the second just 30 minutes later.
Sgt Pirovano said similar conditions had been reported elsewhere.
“I’d urge extra care when driving around the Lakes District today. Both cars were flipped on to their sides and one was described as rolled.”
The warning came this morning after a big freeze hit parts of the Otago region causing black ice on roads.
Police said light rain from yesterday had frozen creating black ice on several roads in the Otago Lakes area and elsewhere.
"Although the roads looks wet, and the sun may not be shining, this creates a false impression for drivers," police said.
