Seven people hurt in five-vehicles crash near Tekapo
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ST JOHN NZ
Seven people have been injured in a five-vehicle crash on State Highway 8 between Lake Pukaki and Tekapo.
Paramedics are treating one person in a moderate condition and six others with minor injuries as a result of the crash near Tekapo Powerhouse Road, shortly after 10am Wednesday.
St John said a first response unit and two ambulances responded, but none of the injured required transport to hospital.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) put a temporary 50km/h speed limit on the road earlier this week because of fog and black ice.
Police said the road is closed and motorists should avoid the area.
Meanwhile, steep streets in Dunedin turned into icy slip and slides, sending walkers skittering down footpaths and clinging to poles to stop themselves skidding.
Southern police received multiple reports of icy roads across the region, particularly near Heriot Row and London Street in Dunedin.
Motorists were urged to take extra care and allow for extra travel time.
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