One person critically injured in Dunedin two-vehicle crash
Wednesday 9 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
A person sustained critical injuries following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Waitati on Wednesday evening. Police were notified of the incident around 6.30pm, which resulted in the highway being blocked. Drivers have been advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Key facts
4 facts
- Two-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 1 near Waitati
- One person sustained critical injuries
- The crash was reported around 6:30pm on Wednesday
- The motorway is fully blocked
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
One person has sustained critical injuries following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Dunedin. Police were first advised of the incident around 6:30pm on Wednesday.
The crash occurred on the Dunedin Northern Motorway near Waitati. Images from the scene showed a truck lying on its side and a council ute in a ditch.
The motorway is currently fully blocked. Police have urged motorists to avoid the area and take alternative routes where possible.
The Serious Crash Unit has been informed of the incident. Emergency services are currently on the scene.
Where reports differ
- One report specifies the crash occurred on the Dunedin Northern Motorway, while another refers to it as State Highway 1
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.