File photo. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
SH1 near Balclutha is closed after a stock truck rolled, scattering sheep, and leaving one person with minor injuries.
Police said they were called to a crash Sunday afternoon involving a truck and trailer unit at Waiwera South.
The Otago Daily Times reported that lambs had been injured and "less than 10" had to be euthanised, while the rest of the sheep were corralled.
The driver suffered minor injuries.
UPDATE 3:20PM
— NZ Transport Agency - Otago & Southland (@nztaos) April 27, 2025
SH1 is now CLOSED between Moa Hill Rd and Waiwera Station Rd. Southbound traffic detour via Moa Hill Rd, Kaihiku Rd and Waiwera Station Rd. Reverse for northbound. ^EH https://t.co/EgMOzoB03z pic.twitter.com/kUvPpyBWAV
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) spokesperson said at around 12.30pm crews from Waiwera, Gore and Balclutha helped police round up stock scattered in the aftermath of the incident.
"Basically all we did was assist police and ambulance herd sheep... and help clean up the road."
Police said diversions are in place although not suitable for heavy vehicles.
Motorists should expect delays.
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