Tag: accident
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Fatal Two-Truck Collision Closes State Highway 2 Near Maramarua
One person has died following a two-truck collision on State Highway 2, near Maramarua. Emergency services were called to the scene around 11.42am today. One other person was treated for minor injuries. State Highway 2 remains closed between Monument Road…
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Climbers' Bodies Recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook
The bodies of two climbers have been recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook, according to police. The recovery operation involved the Department of Conservation and the Rescue Coordination Centre. Canterbury Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker stated, “We can now begin…
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Body Found in Lake Rua, New Zealand
Police have located a body in Lake Rua this afternoon. It is believed to be the man who went missing in the water last night. The surrounding area remains closed to the public while authorities investigate. A formal identification process…
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Fatal Crash on Manuka Street, Matamata
One person has died after being struck by a vehicle on a driveway in Matamata this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a property on Manuka Street at around 1.50pm. The road is closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines…
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Names Released in Sanson Fatal House Fire
Police have released the names of the victims who died in a house fire in Sanson on Saturday, November 15th. The victims are Goldie May Iris Field, 1, Hugo John Field, 5, August James Field, 7, and Dean Michael Field,…
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Name Released in Fatal Whitianga Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash in Whitianga on November 12. He was Melford (Mel) Robert Watson, 80, of Whitianga. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time," police said.…
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Truck Crash Causes Delays on State Highway 1 Near Orewa
A truck crash on the Northern Motorway near the Millwater off-ramp, Orewa, has led to significant delays for motorists. The incident was reported to police just after 11.30am. According to the New Zealand Police, there have been no reports of…
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Fatal Crash on SH1 North of Timaru Claims Two Lives
Two people have died following a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1, north of Timaru. The incident occurred near the intersection of Brosnan Road. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 5:10pm. Tragically,…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1 Near Timaru
A serious crash involving a car and a truck has blocked State Highway 1, north of Timaru. The incident, near the intersection with Brosnan Road, was reported around 5.10pm. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is attending…
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Serious Crash Closes Dominion Road in Mount Eden
A serious crash in Mount Eden has resulted in road closures and significant delays for motorists. Emergency services were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Dominion Road at approximately 10.18am. Initial reports indicate that one person is…
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Fatal Crash Closes Sheffield Highway
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Sheffield this afternoon. The crash occurred on State Highway 73, at the intersection with Deans Road and was reported at around 2:50pm. Two other people sustained minor injuries in the crash.…
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Police to Address Fatal House Fire in Sanson
Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander, will address the media this afternoon regarding the fatal house fire incident that occurred in Sanson over the weekend. A stand-up will be held at 2.30pm in Palmerston North, where Inspector Grantham will provide…
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Fatal Crash in Ngaruawahia Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Ngaruawahia overnight. Police were called to Saulbrey Road at around 8pm following reports of the incident. One person was found deceased at the scene. The road was closed while the Serious Crash…
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Fatal Truck Crash Closes Culverden Road
One person died in a crash on Culverden Road/SH7, Culverden, Hurunui, this afternoon. The single-vehicle crash, where a truck appeared to have struck a tree, was reported to Police around 12pm. The driver of the truck, who was the sole…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 25 in Whitianga
State Highway 25 in Whitianga is currently blocked at the intersection with Moewai Road due to a serious crash. Police were called to the scene shortly after 10 a.m. and have reported that two people sustained injuries, one serious and…
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Name Released in Fatal Sanson Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in the fatal crash on State Highway 3 near Sanson on September 18. He was Brook Paul Morgan, 34, from Marton. Police have expressed their condolences to his family and…
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports Philippines evacuates residents ahead of typhoon
ABC News is reporting that the Philippines has evacuated more than 100,000 residents across its eastern and northern regions ahead of Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall. In other news, police are investigating witness reports of a single gunshot heard near…
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Fatal Crash in Carterton Claims Life
One person has died following a crash involving two cyclists in Carterton. The incident occurred on Kokotau Road around 11.30am on October 8th. Police and emergency services attended the scene. The injured cyclist was airlifted to hospital in critical condition…
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Serious Crash Closes Kokotau Road, Parkvale
Kokotau Road in Parkvale, Wellington, is currently closed following a serious crash involving cyclists this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11:30 am. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
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Fatal Crash in Rotorua Claims One Life
One person died following a crash in Rotorua last night. The crash on Te Ngae Road, involving a bus and a car, was reported to Police at 9.15pm. A passenger in the car was killed, and the driver and a…
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State Highway 1 Blocked South of Taihape After Crash
State Highway 1 is currently blocked following a single-vehicle crash near Ohotu, south of Taihape. The incident occurred around 3:10 PM, prompting a response from emergency services. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries as a result of the crash.…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 2 Claims Two Lives
Two people died in a car crash on State Highway 2, Karangahake, last night. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred between Jackson Road and Rahu Road, at 11.40pm. A car collided with a power pole, resulting in the…
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Fatal Crash in Gordonton Claims One Life
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Puketaha Road and Taylor Road in Gordonton. The collision, involving a car and a truck, occurred around 1pm. Police and emergency services attended the scene, where one person…
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State Highway 5 Reopens After Truck Overturn
State Highway 5 in Whakarewarewa, Bay of Plenty, has reopened after a truck and trailer overturned this afternoon. The New Zealand Police appreciate the public's patience and cooperation during the closure. The public can view the release on the NZ…
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Fatal Crash Closes Roads in Ardmore, New Zealand
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Ardmore this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 5.50am. Emergency services are currently at the location on Mullins Road. Airfield Road and Mullins Road are closed, with cordons…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Kaitoke
A crash involving two cars has blocked State Highway 2 in Kaitoke, north of Upper Hutt. Police were notified of the incident at 8.30pm. While there have been no reports of injuries, the road is currently blocked. Motorists are advised…
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Name Released in Tamaki Drive Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in the Tamaki Drive crash on October 22 as Sean James Cleary, 61, of Point Chevalier. Police offer their thoughts to his family and friends. The family has requested privacy…
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Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City Reopens After Crash
Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City has reopened following a single-vehicle crash that occurred just after 4.30pm today. Police were called to Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road after receiving a report that a car had crashed into the hospital's fence. Police…
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Name Released in Matatā Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on Thornton Road on Sunday, October 5th. He was Daniel Paul Henriksen, 40, of Whakatane. Police extend their sympathies to Daniel’s family and friends. Enquiries into the…
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Cyclist Critically Injured in Western Bay of Plenty Crash
A serious crash between a cyclist and a car at the intersection of State Highway 29 and Poripori Road in Western Bay of Plenty has resulted in critical injuries to the cyclist. Police were notified of the incident at 11am.…
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