Bus rolls on State Highway 97 in Southland

Wednesday 4 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 4 Jun 2025, 6:22pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency, Hato Hone St John

A bus carrying 17 people rolled onto its roof near Mossburn on Wednesday afternoon. Three passengers were taken to hospital, including one person in serious condition. State Highway 97 was closed near Mossburn Five Rivers Road while emergency services attended the scene.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 4 Jun 2025, 5:01pm

   Bus rolls in Southland, SH97 closed; injuries reported (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 4 Jun 2025, 5:03pm

   Passengers hurt as bus rolls in Southland (opens in new tab)

   • One seriously hurt as bus rolls in Southland (opens in new tab) Wed 4 Jun 2025, 5:03pm
3. 1NewsWed 4 Jun 2025, 5:17pm

   Bus carrying 17 passengers crashes in Southland, three injured (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via StuffWed 4 Jun 2025, 5:32pm

   Bus carrying 17 crashes and rolls on state highway in Southland (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

5. RNZWed 4 Jun 2025, 6:22pm

   Passengers injured after bus carrying 17 people crashes (opens in new tab)