A man was killed and two others were injured in a Central Otago crash late Saturday night.
A northbound Toyota Corolla hatchback and a southbound Toyota Hiace van collided on Ettrick Raes Junction in Miller Flat around 10.15pm, Dunedin police sergeant Chris George said.
The passenger in the Corolla died at the scene, and its driver was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital.
The van's driver received minor injuries and was taken to nearby Roxburgh for treatment.
Mr George said alcohol was believed to be a factor in the crash.
State Highway 8 remained closed at the intersection of Ettrick Raes Junction and Miller Flat Bridge Road.
Traffic was diverted back to the main road at Roxburgh, which would add around 15 minutes to travel time, Mr George said.
Police were still at the scene and anticipated the road would reopen around mid-morning.
- NZPA
Fatal crash closes central Otago road
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