SH6 remains closed and diversions are in place while the Serious Crash Unit carries out an investigation. Photo: RNZ/ Marika Khabazi
Police have arrested a man in Invercargill after he fled when they tried to speak to him about a driving concern.
A chase was authorised at about 5pm, but abandoned after the man's driving became dangerous.
Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman said police co-ordinated their response, and "allowed other units to get into place ahead of the vehicle".
Those police laid spikes across State Highway 6, south of Winton, near its intersection with McKenzie Road, causing the car to crash into a water table shortly afterwards, he said.
"Thankfully the male suffered only minor injuries and two other people in the vehicle were uninjured."
SH6 remains closed and diversions are in place while the Serious Crash Unit carries out an investigation.
Enquiries are ongoing and charges are being considered, police said.
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