Serious crash on Lindis Pass

Traffic stalled on the Lindis Pass this morning. Photo: NZTA/Waka Kotahi
Traffic stalled on the Lindis Pass this morning. Photo: NZTA/Waka Kotahi
Three people have been injured in a serious crash on the Lindis Pass.

Police say the collision involving two vehicles was reported about 8.25am today in Omarama-Lindis Pass Road (State Highway 8), near Birchwood Rd. 

One person has been seriously injured and two other people have minor injuries. 

The New Zealand Transport Agency/Waka Kotahi advised SH8 was closed between Omarama and Tarras for a time.

The highway reopened about 11am.