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At least ten people are injured after a bus has rolled near the tourist hotspot, Queenstown

At least ten people are injured after a bus has rolled near the tourist hotspot, Queenstown

21 January 2020

Emergency services were called to Glenorchy-Queenstown Road just before 2pm.

A St John spokesman says two people are in a serious condition and eight others have minor injuries.

Two helicopters were on the way.

The road, south of Closeburn Road, is blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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