Tag: accident
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Serious Crash Closes Piha Road
Piha Road is currently closed in both directions following a serious single-vehicle crash this evening. Police were alerted to the incident around 5:40 PM via Automatic Crash Detection from a cellphone. Initial reports indicate that at least one person has…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesDisasters Piha RoadPihaWaitematāCrashSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Wind Causes Crash in Pukeatua, New Zealand
A single-vehicle crash occurred on Arapuni Road in Pukeatua this morning after strong winds blew a vehicle off the road and into a powerpole. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11:40 am. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The…
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Police Investigate Hit and Run Near Paeroa
Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred on State Highway 2, near Paeroa, last weekend. On Saturday, October 11th, authorities received a report concerning a vehicle that collided with a campervan while attempting a dangerous overtake. The incident…
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Name Released in Ōhaeawai Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash in Ōhaeawai, Far North, on September 30. He was Riccardo Clark, 20, of Waimā, Far North. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time,"…
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Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Piarere, New Zealand
Taupō Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on State Highway 1, Piarere, on Wednesday evening. Emergency services responded to the incident, which took place near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at approximately 7:50 p.m.…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 1 South of Picton
State Highway 1 south of Picton is blocked in both lanes due to a three-vehicle crash reported around 2:50 PM. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Further details can be found on the NZ Police app.
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Vehicle Stranded in Flood Waters Near Tokoroa
A vehicle became stuck in flood waters north of Tokoroa, on Old Taupō Road between Wiltsdown and Matanuku Roads. According to police, the vehicle's occupants are safely out. Motorists are advised to avoid the area due to the high flood…
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Name Released in Fatal Palmerston Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash at the intersection of Horse Range Road and Trotters Gorge Road in Palmerston on Saturday, October 11. Trevor John Harris, 57, of Timaru, was identified as the…
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Vehicle Fire Closes Whangārei Heads Road
Emergency services are attending a single vehicle crash on Whangārei Heads Road, Tamaterau, Northland. According to reports, the vehicle is on fire down a steep bank. Road diversions are currently in place on Mackesy Road and Owhiwa Roads. Police advise…
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Electric Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Auckland Collision
An electric scooter rider is in critical condition following a collision with a car in central Auckland. The incident occurred this afternoon at the intersection of Mount Street and Symonds Street. Police were alerted to the collision at 4:05 PM…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Clover Park Crash
A serious crash in Clover Park has left one person in critical condition. Police were called to Dawson Road just before 3 p.m. following reports that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian. The injured individual has been transported to a…
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Kingston Garston Highway Reopens After Crash
The Kingston Garston Highway (SH6) has partially reopened following a serious crash around 11 a.m. just south of Kingston. One lane is now open to traffic. The crash initially blocked the road, causing delays for motorists. Three people with minor…
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Crash Blocks Hawke's Bay Expressway Southbound Lane
The southbound lane of the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, between Links Road and Evenden Road, is currently blocked due to a crash reported just before 10 a.m. today. The incident involved a single vehicle, and authorities have confirmed that no injuries…
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House Fire in Bucklands Beach Leaves Two Missing
Emergency services responded to a house fire on Murvale Drive in Bucklands Beach this morning. The blaze was reported around 2:30 a.m., with the property fully ablaze upon arrival. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the incident.…
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Name Released in Mt Wellington Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Mt Wellington on September 15. He was David Govindasamy Chetty, 66, of Auckland. Police have expressed their condolences, saying, "Our thoughts are with his friends and…
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High-Speed Crash on Victoria Street, Auckland, Leaves Driver Seriously Injured
Auckland police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred on Victoria Street, Auckland Central, at 5:40 am. According to Acting Auckland City District Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, a vehicle traveling at high speed on Victoria Street West lost control…
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Serious Crash Closes Victoria Street in Auckland
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on Victoria Street, Auckland Central, near the intersection of Albert Street, at 5.40am. One person is in serious condition. As a result, Victoria Street is closed between Queen and Hobson Streets. Police…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway Two Near Dannevirke
A serious crash occurred on State Highway Two near Dannevirke around 1.40pm. Police confirmed the two-vehicle collision, reporting initial indications of serious injuries. The road is currently blocked as emergency services attend the scene. Motorists are advised to follow diversions…
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 3 Near Sanson
One person died following a serious crash near Sanson this afternoon. The crash, involving a ute and a truck, was reported to emergency services about 12pm. The sole occupant of the ute died at the scene, and one person received…
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Fatal Crash in Mount Wellington Claims One Life
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Mount Wellington this morning. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 9.10am. The crash involved a truck and a car at the intersection of Morrin and Fraser Roads. Two people…
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Fatal Crash Closes Bluff Highway
One person died at the scene of a two-car crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road around 6am. No other injuries were reported. According to the Police Media Team, the highway remains closed, with diversions in…
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Fatal Crash Closes Waihi Whangamata Road
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Waihi Whangamata Road this morning. Police responded to the incident around 11:40 am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. The road is currently closed, and diversions are in…
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Body Found in Coromandel Search for Missing Man
A body has been found in the Coromandel area by police searching for a missing man named Jared. The discovery was made yesterday evening near the Coromandel Peninsula. While formal identification is pending, authorities believe the body is that of…
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Oil Spill on Taihape Road Prompts Caution for Drivers
An oil spill on Taihape Road, near Hastings, has prompted a warning for motorists to exercise caution. The incident, reported to the police around 2 p.m., has led to the implementation of temporary safety measures. Grit has been applied to…
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Name Released in Ngararatunua Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Ngararatunua, Northland, on August 22. He was Don Craig Tataurangi, 36, of Whangārei. Police offer their thoughts to his friends and family. Enquiries into the circumstances…
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Fatal Crash on SH50 Claims One Life
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 50, north of Tikokino. The incident occurred around midday today. Police have confirmed that the individual passed away at the scene of the accident. The highway was temporarily closed…
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Serious Crash Closes Te Pahu Road in Waipa, Waikato
A serious crash has closed Te Pahu Road in Waipa, Waikato, prompting a warning for motorists to exercise caution in the Karamu area. The single vehicle accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. today. Three people have sustained serious injuries, and emergency…
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Crash Closes State Highway 93 in Clutha
State Highway 93, also known as Old Coach Road, is currently closed in Clutha following a single-vehicle accident earlier today. Emergency services responded to the scene, situated between Dodds Road and Hurst Road, at approximately 10.15am. Authorities are redirecting traffic…
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SH2 Blocked in Waipawa Due to Vegetable Spill
State Highway 2 in Waipawa, Hawkes Bay, is currently blocked due to a truck spilling vegetables onto the road. The incident occurred between Great North Road and Argyll Road. Police responded to the scene at approximately 4:30 pm today. Fortunately,…
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Fatal Crash in Te Mata Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Te Mata on Kawhia Road yesterday evening. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 5.50pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Another person…
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