Person flown to hospital after Southland crash

A person has suffered moderate injuries after a crash in Southland this morning.

Emergency services were called to the accident in Waicola Rd, Scotts Gap, at 5am.

A spokesperson for Hato Hone St John confirmed that one patient in a moderate condition was flown to hospital in Invercargill after being attended to by staff from a rapid response vehicle and ambulance.

- By Toni McDonald