Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 8/Tekapo-Twizel Road is closed following a serious crash in Tekapo this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to a two vehicle crash on SH8 at around 4.30pm.
There are reports of serious injuries.
The road is closed south of the Tekapo-Pukaki Canal Bridge near Tekapo Canal Road, and will be closed for several hours.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and delay travel.
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Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/05/24/road-closed-sh8-tekapo/