Two people are in hospital, one in a critical condition after a serious crash on SH1 near the intersection of Moore Road, between Edendale and Dacre this evening (26 Dec).

Both patients were transported to hospital by helicopter

A detour is in place.

Eastbound traffic turn right onto St Ronans Road North, then right onto Old Dunedin Road, then right onto Downs Road South, then left onto State Highway 1, reverse for Westbound traffic.