SH6 re-opens near Wānaka after serious crash

Six people have been injured in a serious two vehicle crash near the Lavender Farm at the junction of Morris Road on SH6 near Wānaka.

The accident happened around 2.00 pm this afternoon.

The road was blocked but re-opened at 3.20 pm, with reports of six injuries and three people taken to hospital.

One person is seriously injured and was airlifted to Dunedin hospital.

Two others had moderate injuries.

Three other people were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Police confirmed to Crux that a rescue helicopter was involved in the emergency response.