State Highway 8 closed near Waitahuna following serious two-vehicle crash

Thursday 24 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 24 Jul 2025, 6:21pm

State Highway 8 has been closed south of Waitahuna following a two-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 4.50pm. Police indicate that the crash has resulted in serious injuries.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 24 Jul 2025, 5:44pm

   'Serious' crash closes highway near Waitahuna (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 24 Jul 2025, 6:19pm

   Part of SH8-Manuka Gorge highway closed after serious crash (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 24 Jul 2025, 6:21pm

   Serious crash closes state highway in Otago (opens in new tab)