State highway re-opens after two-vehicle crash in Central Otago

Sunday 16 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 16 Nov 2025, 3:29pm

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Eight people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Waitiri Road on Sunday. The incident, which occurred near the Kawarau Gorge, closed the route between Gibbston and Cromwell for over two hours. The crash happened as people were travelling home from the Queenstown Marathon.

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1. The PressSun 16 Nov 2025, 2:28pm

   State highway re-opens after ‘serious’ crash in Central Otago (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 16 Nov 2025, 3:29pm

   Several hurt in Otago gorge crash (opens in new tab)