A fatal crash this afternoon on State Highway 1 on the north side of Hampden, south of Dunedin, means the highway will be closed until around 7 pm tonight.
There are no detours available so motorists are advised to postpone any journeys through Hampden until later tonight. The Police Serious Crash Unit is on site and leading the investigation.
For further information/ roading updates email: highwayinformation@nzta.govt.nz.
Or check the map on the web page: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/(external link)