Tag: accident
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Boating Fatality on Lake Manapouri Claims One Life
One person has died following a boating incident on Lake Manapouri, New Zealand. Police were alerted around 7:20 p.m. on Sunday night after two experienced fishers failed to return from their trip and didn't check in via radio. A helicopter…
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Name Released in Leeston Fatal Crash
David Bullock, 78, of Leeston, died following a crash near the intersection of Lakes Road and Harts Road on Saturday, July 4th. Police have released his name and extend sympathies to Bullock’s family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of…
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Name Released in Burnham Fatal Crash
Peter Godden, 61, of Kirwee, has been identified as the man who died in a crash on Telegraph Road, Burnham, on Sunday, July 13th. Police have released his name and extend their sympathies to his family and friends. Enquiries into…
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Serious Crash Blocks Kitchener Street, Wellington
A serious crash has blocked the intersection of Kitchener Street and Puriri Crescent in Lansdowne, Wellington. The incident was reported around 6:30 am, prompting a response from the police and the Serious Crash Unit. Initial reports indicate that one person…
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Serious Crash Blocks Waitohu Valley Road, Manakau
Waitohu Valley Road is currently blocked following a serious two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 4:15 p.m. Initial reports suggest that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and…
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Name Released in Fatal SH56 Tiakitahuna Crash
Colin Parker, 85, of Palmerston North, has been identified as the man who died in a crash on State Highway 56, Tiakitahuna, on Monday, July 14, according to a Police media release. Police have extended their sympathies to Mr. Parker’s…
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Names Released in Waiuku Fatal Crash
Police have formally identified the victims of the fatal crash in Waiuku on July 15 as Francis (Sesi) Mildred Latu, 35, of Waiuku; Marly Tulua, 7, of Pukekohe; and Oneahi Vailea, 5, of Waiuku. The crash occurred on Masters Road…
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Serious Crash Closes Neeve Road in Napier
Neeve Road in Napier is closed after a serious single-vehicle crash in Taradale. Police were called to the scene around 1:20 p.m. after a car collided with a fence. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
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Fatal Crash Near Te Kuiti: Police Seek Witnesses
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on State Highway 3, south of Te Kuiti, that occurred last week. The incident took place around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, when a vehicle was struck by a boat…
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Three Killed in Waiuku Crash
Three people, including two children, died in a crash in Waiuku yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred on Masters Road. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Jared Pirret, acknowledged the ongoing public interest in the tragic event. Inspector Pirret confirmed that…
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Fatal Crash in Waiuku Claims Three Lives
Three people have died in a single-vehicle crash on Marsters Road, Waiuku. Emergency services were called at approximately 3:30 p.m. after a vehicle left the road and entered a nearby body of water. All three occupants of the vehicle died…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Hampden
A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Hampden, near Moeraki Boulders Road. The crash was reported at around 4:20pm on July 13. The woman was taken to Dunedin Hospital with critical injuries and passed away…
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Diesel Spill Causes Delays in Wellington
A large diesel spill is causing traffic delays in Wellington. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the city centre, Miramar, and towards Kaiwharawhara. The spill occurred due to a leak from a truck. Cleanup operations are underway, but significant…
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Avondale Delays Follow School Fire
A building fire at Saint Mary’s Catholic School in Avondale has caused significant delays for motorists this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene on Great North Road at approximately 4:20 a.m. following reports of the fire. The incident…
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SH1 Closed South of Hampden Following Crash
State Highway 1 is closed south of Hampden following a two-vehicle crash near Moeraki Boulders Road, which was reported around 4:20pm. Emergency services are at the scene. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary…
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Fatal Crash on SH 1, Tīrau
One person died in a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1, near Tīrau. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Webster Road and State Highway 5, about 4pm today. The sole victim sadly died…
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Serious Crash Closes SH 29, Lower Kaimai
A serious crash between a tanker and a car on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, has left one person in critical condition. The incident was reported around 5pm, blocking the highway between McLaren Falls Road and Poripori Road. The Serious…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara, reported around 11:30 a.m., police confirmed. The Serious Crash Unit examined the scene, and State Highway 3 has since reopened. The New Zealand Police provided the information,…
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Fatal Crash Closes Waterloo Road in Hornby
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Hornby this evening. The crash occurred on Waterloo Road and was reported to police just before 5pm. Waterloo Road is currently closed, and diversions are in place. The Serious Crash Unit…
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Three-Car Crash Causes Traffic Delays in Mt Roskill, Auckland
Auckland's Mt Roskill is experiencing significant traffic disruptions following a three-car collision on Hillsborough Road. The incident, which occurred around 5 p.m., has prompted the closure of Hillsborough Road between James Tyler Crescent and Dominion Road. Emergency services are at…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Kaitaia Claims One Life
A passenger has died in a single-vehicle crash in Kaitaia. Emergency services responded to the incident on Allen Bell Drive around 2:10 a.m. Sadly, the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals involved were transported to a…
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SH29 Karapiro Closed Due to Two-Vehicle Crash
A crash involving two vehicles has closed State Highway 29 at the intersection of Totman Road and Taotaoroa Road in Karapiro. The incident occurred around 1pm today. Emergency services are attending to the scene. Two individuals are being treated for…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1 at Hukerenui, Northland
A serious crash involving two vehicles has blocked State Highway 1 at Hukerenui, Northland. Emergency services were called to the scene, located between Akerama and Rusk roads, at approximately 7.45pm this evening. Initial reports indicate that two individuals have sustained…
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Fatal Crash Near Motutere Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash near Motutere last night. Police were called to State Highway One near Jellicoe Point at around 7.45pm. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The road was…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 8 Claims One Life
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8 between Roxburgh and Millers Flat. Police were alerted to the incident at around 11.15am this morning. Police have confirmed that one person was located deceased at the scene.…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 8 Near Roxburgh
State Highway 8 is currently blocked between Roxburgh and Millers Flat due to a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 11:15 am. Initial reports indicate serious injuries, prompting a helicopter response. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and…
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Crash Causes Delays on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Auckland motorists should expect delays on the Harbour Bridge following a crash this morning. The incident occurred northbound, just after the Curran Street on-ramp. Fortunately, there are no reports of serious injuries. However, the accident has caused a significant backlog…
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Fatal Crash in Tokaora Claims One Life
One person has died after a car crash in Tokaora, South Taranaki. The incident happened around 11:16pm on Livingstone Road where a car hit a power pole. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Police…
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Truck and Pedestrian Crash Closes Rotorua Street
Amohau Street in Rotorua is closed following a crash early this morning involving a truck and a pedestrian. The incident occurred around 6am near the intersection with Ranolf Street. The pedestrian is understood to have sustained serious injuries. The Serious…
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Name Released in Redwoodtown Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a Redwoodtown crash on June 18. He was Reginald Anthony Mischeski, 50, of Mayfield. Police have expressed their condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries…
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