New Zealand

Crash near Milford Sound causing delays

17:13 pm on 7 January 2024

The Homer Tunnel at Milford Sound. Photo: Mike Dux, public domain.

A section of State Highway 94 has reopened after a fatal crash involving three motorbikes in Fiordland.

The crash happened about 10.50am south of the Homer Tunnel.

Police confirmed one of the motorcyclists died at the scene while two others suffered moderate-to-serious injuries.

A section of State Highway 94 has now reopened after investigators checked the scene.

People travelling to or from Milford Sound are asked to expect delays.