Tuesday, July 10, 2018

An Australian man who was run over after lying down on the middle of a Queenstown road has been left with critical injuries.

The twenty seven year-old was hit by a car in Lake Street at about 1am, after the driver failed to spot him on the road.

The man, who was lying down near the intersection with Man Street, was initially taken to Lakes District Hospital to be treated.

He was later taken to Invercargill Hospital by air ambulance, before being flown to Dunedin Hospital.

The tourist suffered internal bleeding and is currently in a critical but stable condition.

The Serious Crash Unit is reviewing the scene of the accident.

Police are looking for anyone who was in the area at that time of night.

Made with the support of NZ on Air

Items for sale in Dunedin