State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road in North Otago has fully reopened following a serious crash this morning.

Road users are asked to take extra care travelling in the area just north of Hampden, and some delays can still be expected along this route as congestion eases.

Update 12pm

A section of State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road closed by a serious crash this morning is now open under traffic management that requires road users to stop on demand.

People are asked to take extra care travelling through this area just north of Hampden.

Update 11:10am

As emergency services continue their work at the site of a serious crash in North Otago, closure points have been confirmed for State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road.

The SH1 closure applies between the intersections Mile Flat Road and Findlays Road.

Police’s Serious Crash Unit is working at the site and road users are urged to delay travel and avoid the area will the closure is in place.

Update 8:40am

State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road is now closed near the intersection of Mile Flat Road, following a crash this morning. Emergency services are working at the site.

People are urged to avoid the area or delay their travel.

Update 8:05am

Road users may face delays after a crash on State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road, just north of Hampden in North Otago, this morning is reported to be blocking the road.   

The crash near the intersection with Mile Flat Road is being attended by emergency services and is reported to involved trucks.

An update will be provided as more information is available.