Tag: accident
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Name Released in Waipukurau Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the woman who died in a Waipukurau crash on June 29. She was 31-year-old Amberlee Carlson, of Waipukurau. Police have expressed their condolences, saying: "Our thoughts are with those close to her at this…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 1 Near Lichfield
State Highway 1 is currently blocked between Tokoroa and Putāruru following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. The crash occurred between Taupo Street and Domain Road, with police being alerted at approximately 2:50pm. Initial reports suggest that individuals involved have sustained…
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Fatal Crash in Waipukurau Claims One Life
One person died early this morning in a single-vehicle crash in Waipukurau. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 3.50am, at the intersection of Takapau Road and Racecourse Road. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene…
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Serious Crash on SH22, Karaka, Leaves One Critically Injured
A serious two-car crash on Karaka Road (State Highway 22) around 2.25pm has left one person in critical condition and two others trapped in a vehicle. The incident has led to road closures on SH22, with motorists advised to anticipate…
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Name Released in Fatal Pahiatua Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua on Thursday, May 15. He was identified as 38-year-old Troy Joseph Hawe-Ross, of Palmerston North. Police extend their thoughts to…
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Woburn Road in Lower Hutt Reopens After Crash
Woburn Road in Lower Hutt has reopened after an earlier crash. Police have thanked motorists for their patience during the road closure. Further details and images are available on the NZ Police app or website.
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Passenger Critically Injured in Stoke Car Crash
A passenger is critically injured after a car crash in Stoke early Sunday morning. Police were called to the scene on Main Road Stoke around 5.20am following reports that a car had collided with a trailer. The injured passenger was…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in East Tamaki
A person died in a single-vehicle crash on Springs Road, East Tamaki, last night. Emergency services responded around 10:40 p.m. to reports of a rolled vehicle. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Police are investigating the…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays on Southern Motorway
A four-car collision on the Southern Motorway near the Highbrook off-ramp has resulted in significant delays for northbound motorists. The nose-to-tail crash occurred at approximately 2:25 pm, injuring two people. One person sustained moderate injuries, while the other was seriously…
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Crash Closes State Highway 6/Lightband Road, Hope
State Highway 6/Lightband Road in Hope is closed after a two-vehicle crash near Clover Road, which was reported just after 8:30 p.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, as the road is expected to…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Seddon
A person died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Seddon, last night. Police were notified of the incident at 9:30 p.m. The driver was the only person in the car. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash,…
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Nelson Crash
A serious crash in Nelson has left a pedestrian with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Trafalgar Street. Police were notified of the incident at approximately 3:15pm this afternoon. Emergency services are currently at the scene. Traffic…
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Fatal Vehicle Incident in Redwoodtown Claims One Life
A person has died following a single vehicle incident in Redwoodtown, Blenheim. Emergency services were called to Lewis Street at approximately 10:45am after reports of the incident. The Serious Crash Unit is currently at the scene, investigating the circumstances surrounding…
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Waikato Expressway Lanes Closed After Single-Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway at Tamahere has led to the closure of all four lanes, causing significant delays for motorists. The incident occurred at approximately 11.20am today. Emergency services and traffic management personnel are currently at the…
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Crash Blocks Lanes on Waikato Expressway
Emergency services responded to a single-vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway, south of Cambridge Road, Tamahere, at approximately 11:20 am today. The incident has resulted in the blockage of one northbound and one southbound lane. Authorities are advising motorists to…
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Two Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Pātea
Two people died after a boat capsized off Pātea this morning. Three people were aboard the boat when it got into trouble at about 10.15am. One person was found in the water and taken to hospital after being treated by…
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Fatal Crash on Jervois Street, Dargaville
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Jervois Street, Dargaville, this evening. Police were notified of the incident at approximately 5.20pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. A scene examination…
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Fatal Crash in Te Aroha
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Te Aroha this afternoon. The crash on Stanley Road South was reported just before 1:40pm. One person died at the scene. A second person was seriously injured, and two others sustained…
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Fatal Crash on Bowicks Road, Cust
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Bowicks Road, Cust, earlier today. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 1:25 pm, where they found that a vehicle had rolled. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the…
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Fatal Crash in Northcote Claims One Life
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Northcote this evening. The incident occurred just after 4.30pm when a vehicle left Onewa Road and collided with a power pole on Seaview Avenue. Police confirmed that the sole occupant of…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Whitford Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash that occurred yesterday morning on Whitford-Maraetai Road, near the intersection with Waikopua Road. The incident, involving a car and a truck, happened around 6.45am. The female driver of a small maroon…
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Truck Rollover Blocks State Highway 26/27 in Tatuanui
A truck has rolled over and is partially blocking the State Highway 26/27 roundabout in Tatuanui, Matamata-Piako District. The incident occurred at approximately 12.15pm on Monday, June 9th. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, use alternative routes, or delay…
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Man's Name Released in Boyle River Water Incident
Police have named Phelan McDade, 25, from Napier, as the man who died in a water incident in the Boyle River on Thursday, June 5th. Police have expressed their condolences to McDade's family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries…
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Fatal Crash in Poroporo Claims One Life
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Poroporo overnight. The incident occurred at approximately 10pm on Station Road, near Buller Road. Emergency services responded to the scene, where one person was found deceased. Three other individuals were transported…
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Fatal Crash Closes Desert Road
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway One (Desert Road). Police were called to the scene at approximately 1.10pm today. One person was found deceased at the location. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the site,…
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Fatal Truck Accident Claims Life on SH1, Kaikōura
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a truck on State Highway 1 at Peketā this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred between Inland Kaikōura Road and Rakanui Road, at approximately 9:20 am. The pedestrian was…
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Body Located in Boyle River, Hurunui
A body has been found in the Boyle River, Hurunui, after a search was initiated earlier today. Police were alerted at approximately 3:15 pm after a helicopter involved in the search located the body. While formal identification is pending, authorities…
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Name Released in Timaru Fatal Crash
James Campbell McKenzie, 69, from Timaru, died in a crash on State Highway One, Timaru, on May 21. Police have released his name and extend condolences to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Crash Closes Taneatua Road in Whakatane
A single-vehicle crash has closed Taneatua Road near White Pine Bush Road in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 2:20 p.m. today. One person has sustained critical injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists…
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Motorcyclist Dies in Harihari Highway Crash
A motorcyclist died in a crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6) near the Waitaha River Bridge. Police were alerted to the incident at Kakapotahi at 5.15pm. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The road is expected to…
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