Police had been at a one-vehicle crash at 8am yesterday within the northbound lane after a automotive slid out on ice and collided with the concrete barrier, Performing Senior Sergeant Iain Notman, of Dunedin, mentioned.
About half an hour later whereas police had been coping with the primary crash, a motorist additionally heading north slammed onerous on the brakes instantly subsequent to the crash.
That brought on the automobile behind him to enter the again of his automotive.
Snr Sgt Notman careworn to motorists to be aware when driving previous a crash scene so they didn’t add to the issue.
He additionally mentioned as winter loomed, icy morning circumstances had been starting to look extra doubtless.
Keep in mind to decelerate and drive to the circumstances, hold your distance, and drive rested and unimpaired, he mentioned.
The NZ Transport Company (NZTA) journey supervisor for Otago-Southland Nicole Felts mentioned in a launch that winter was looming, and whereas their contractors can be out gritting highways and including calcium magnesium acetate, motorists ought to do their half too.
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