Serious crash in Longridge, Southland

The location of the serious crash outside Mandeville, near Gore, on October 29, 2024.

A serious crash has occurred in the rural area of Longridge, near Gore, in Southland.

A police spokesperson said police are responding to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Mandeville Kingston Crossing Road and Dunn and Cody Road, Longridge, Southland.

Emergency services were alerted around 2:15pm. The road is closed, and diversions are being put in place.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one ambulance, one first responders unit, two operations managers, one rapid response vehicle, and two helicopters have responded.

Two patients in moderate condition are being taken to Gore Hospital by ambulance.

Another two patients, one in a critical condition and one in a serious condition, have been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

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