Seven injured in five-vehicle crash on State Highway 8

Wednesday 18 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 18 Jun 2025, 11:55am

In this story NZ Transport Agency

Seven people were injured in a crash involving at least five vehicles on State Highway 8 between Lake Tekapo and Lake Pūkaki. One person is being treated for moderate injuries, while six others sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred on icy roads and has caused delays and road closures.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 18 Jun 2025, 10:51am

   Multiple vehicles crash on icy SH8 near Tekapo, motorists face delays (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 18 Jun 2025, 11:24am

   Multiple injuries in five-vehicle crash near Tekapo (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 18 Jun 2025, 11:52am

   State Highway 8 closed following multi-vehicle crash near Tekapo (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 11:55am

   Seven people hurt in five-vehicles crash near Tekapo (opens in new tab)