Tag: ashburton
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Serious Crash Closes SH1 Between Ashburton and Fairton
A serious two-vehicle crash has closed Rakaia Highway/State Highway 1 between Ashburton and Fairton in Canterbury. Police were alerted to the incident around 7:20pm. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists should anticipate delays.…
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters Road ClosureSH1AshburtonFairtonCanterburySerious Crash UnitAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Cannabis Operation Busted in Ashburton, One Arrested
A 54-year-old man faces cannabis cultivation and supply charges after police discovered a large-scale operation in Ashburton. Acting on a tip-off to Crimestoppers, police executed a search warrant and uncovered 608 grams of cannabis, along with 51 packets prepared for…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AshburtonCannabisCrimestoppersDrug TradeNew Zealand PoliceArrestCultivation
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Fatal Crash in Ashburton: Police Seek Witnesses
Police are appealing for public assistance following a fatal crash in Ashburton on Saturday, July 5th. The incident, involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair, occurred on Burnett Street around 1pm. The injured person was immediately transported…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters Ashburtonfatal crashBurnett Streetelectric wheelchairSenior Sergeant Janine BowdenNew Zealand PolicePark Street