No less than two individuals have been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital with severe accidents after a four-vehicle crash west of Tekapo this night.
A police spokesman stated the crash between Tekapo Powerhouse Rd and Braemar Rd occurred about 7pm.
The crash had blocked State Freeway 8 and emergency providers have been presently on the scene.
‘‘Three individuals are reported to have severe accidents, whereas one other has average accidents.’’
Three rescue helicopters have been responding to the crash and the freeway was anticipated to be closed for a while.
A Hato Hone St John spokesman stated, of the three individuals with severe accidents, two had been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.
Paramedics have been nonetheless assessing the opposite two individuals.
Three automobiles, a essential care paramedic and supervisor have been additionally in attendance, the spokesman stated.
A Hearth and Emergency New Zealand spokesman stated two individuals have been trapped in one of many automobiles upon arrival.
They’d since been extricated.
Police are asking motorists to postpone journey between Tekapo and Twizel if doable, or anticipate delays.
NZ Transport Company Waka Kotahi suggested warning and to anticipate delays alongside the route.
tim.scott@odt.co.nz
