Road clear, traffic flowing after crash

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | 20 Jan 2026 1:22pm | Otago

UPDATE: 1.15pm – Road clear, traffic flowing after crash

Traffic is flowing freely again after a crash that caused delays on State Highway 8 near the Lindis Pass Lookout.

Both lanes are clear following the removal of the vehicles involved from the highway.   

12.05pm – Delays after Lindis Pass crash

Road users should expect delays following a multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 8 near the Lindis Pass Lookout.

Emergency services are at the scene of the crash, between Omarama and Tarras, and road users should follow the direction of services at the site.