Sheep have been euthanised after a stock truck rolled on the Clinton Highway.
Emergency services were called to the crash at 12.38pm today on State Highway 1, between Clinton and Balclutha.
Police said the driver suffered minor injuries.
They later confirmed that lambs had been injured and "less that 10" had to be put down.
"The rest of the sheep have been corralled."
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said the vehicle rolled at the Clifton Rd intersection with the highway.
Crews from Waiwera South and Balclutha attended.
The NZ Transport Agency/Waka Kotahi advised at 6.06pm that the road has now reopened after being closed for much of the day.
Motorists should expect delays as congestion eases through the area.
Map: NZTA
