Jaws of life used to free woman in Blackhead Rd crash

A woman was left in serious condition after a vehicle rolled near Tunnel Beach this afternoon.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said it received a report of a car rolling on Blackhead Rd at 3.45pm.

Two crews attended, one from St Kilda Station and one from Lookout Point Station.

Emergency services assist a woman who’s car rolled near the entrance to Blackhead Quarry this afternoon. Photo: Christine O'Connor
Emergency services assist a woman who’s car rolled near the entrance to Blackhead Quarry this afternoon. Photo: Christine O'Connor

The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was extracted using the jaws of life, he said.

A spokeswoman for St John said one ambulance transported the patient to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.

A police spokeswoman said the road was blocked for a short time.

oscar.francis@odt.co.nz

 

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