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Serious crash blocks Kawarau Gorge near Gibbston

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02 September 2025, 6:45 AM

Serious crash blocks Kawarau Gorge near Gibbston SH6 is closed just east of Gibbston

Update 7.20pm: The road has reopened.


Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Gibbston this evening (September 2).


Police said they were called to the crash, between Gibbston Back Road and Victoria Flats Road, about 5.45pm.



“The road is blocked and motorists should expect delays,” a police spokesperson said.


St John and Fire and Emergency are also at the scene.


No further details about injuries were available at the time of writing.


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