Dunedin snow: State Highway 87 closed as vehicles become stuck
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- Snow, hail and strong winds have closed several roads in Otago, including State Highway 87 between Outram and another location listed as TOP.
- Motorists have become stranded in freezing conditions, while wind gusts could reach 120 km/h.
The final day of winter brought snow, hail and severe winds to parts of New Zealand, closing several roads in Otago and leaving motorists stranded in freezing temperatures.
State Highway 87 between Outram and TOP was among the affected routes. Road snow warnings covered southern roads, with wind gusts forecast to reach 120 km/h.
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