Multiple people seriously injured in five-vehicle crash south of Ashburton

Thursday 9 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 9 Oct 2025, 4:30pm

Several people were seriously injured following a five-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Hinds on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred between Windermere and Swamp roads, approximately 16km south of Ashburton. Emergency services were alerted around 3.20pm, and the NZ Transport Agency warned of significant delays and potential road closures.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 9 Oct 2025, 3:56pm

   Hinds Hwy crash: Multiple seriously injured, one trapped in five vehicle crash south of Ashburton (opens in new tab)

2. The PressThu 9 Oct 2025, 4:01pm

   Serious multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Ashburton (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 9 Oct 2025, 4:20pm

   Five vehicle crash leaves multiple people seriously injured (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 9 Oct 2025, 4:30pm

   Multiple people seriously injured in five-car crash (opens in new tab)