Cardrona Valley Road/Crown Range closed due to multiple vehicle crash

Police have issued the following statment.

Cardrona Valley Road, south of Wānaka, is closed due to a serious crash.

At around 4pm emergency services received reports of the multiple-vehicle crash.

Police are in attendance and diversions are being set up.

Initial reports suggest that there are serious injuries.

Two rescue helicopters are at the scene.

Motorists should delay or avoid travel through the area if possible.