Two people have sustained critical injuries, with another receiving seriously injures and a fourth minor injuries, after a driver fleeing from Police collided with a second vehicle in Invercargill overnight (20 Oct).

About 1.40am, a driver of a vehicle failed to stop for Police on Venus Street, Georgetown.

Invercargill Police were at the time also targeting antisocial road users and illegally modified vehicles as part of an operation codenamed 'Operation Hoon'.

Southern District Commander Superintendent Jason Guthrie said Police did not engage in a pursuit due to the manner of driving.

Shortly afterwards the vehicle, travelling through the intersection of Janet and Ness Streets, collided with a second vehicle.

One occupant of the fleeing vehicle sustained critical injuries while a second sustained serious injuries, Guthrie said.

An occupant from the second vehicle also sustained critical injuries while another sustained minor injuries, he said

The Serious Crash Unit has now examined the scene.

The road currently remains closed while staff work at the scene and motorists are asked to avoid the area unless you are a resident, Guthrie said.

As standard practice the matter has been referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority under the Memorandum of Understanding between Police and the Authority, he said.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or who might have dashcam or CCTV footage from the crash area the time of the crash.

Or call 105 with any other information.

Please use the reference number P060341410.