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RNZ News
a day ago
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Person dies in hospital after Port Waikato crash on Friday
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating what caused of the incident. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A person critically injured in a crash in Port Waikato on Friday evening has died. Emergency services were called to the scene following reports that vehicle had rolled on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road just after 6pm. One person with serious injuries and two others with moderate injuries were taken to hospital by ambulance, while a female was helicoptered from the scene in a critical condition. She died in hospital on Saturday. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating what caused of the incident. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
a day ago
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Passenger thrown from car in fatal Auckland motorway crash
Photo: 123RF A man was killed and another thrown from a car after it flipped onto its roof in a late-night crash on Auckland's SH16 leaving four others injured. Police became aware of a car on its roof in the citybound lanes of Point Chevalier shortly after 11.05pm on Saturday. One person had been thrown from the vehicle and another was found dead trapped inside it. Four people were taken to hospital, two in a serious condition and two in moderate condition. The Serious Crash Unit have examined the scene, and the motorway was reopened around 3.20am. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
1News
3 days ago
- Automotive
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One dead after truck and two cars collide in Canterbury
One person has died after a serious crash in Canterbury this afternoon. Police said emergency services were called to incident occurred on Newtons Rd in Templeton, west of Christchurch, at about 2.45pm. "The crash involved a truck and two cars. Sadly, a person died at the scene. "Our thoughts are with their family at this difficult time." The death was the first for the King's Birthday weekend period this year, which began at 4pm on Friday and would end on Tuesday at 6am. ADVERTISEMENT "The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination and the road is due to reopen shortly," police noted. While the investigation into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, police said reminded motorists to take care on the roads. "Drive sober, remove distractions, wear your seatbelt, and stick to the speed limit to ensure you get to your destination safely."
RNZ News
3 days ago
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One dead after crash involving truck and cars in Canterbury's Templeton
Newtons Road is closed while emergency services are in attendance. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon A person has died after truck and two cars crashed in Canterbury on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Dawson Road and Newton Road in Templeton around 2.45pm The victim died at the scene. St John said one person was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a moderate condition. The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and Newtons road is due to reopen shortly. Police said that while investigations are ongoing, they urged motorists to take care on the roads. "Drive sober, remove distractions, wear your seatbelt, and stick to the speed limit to ensure you get to your destination safely." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
5 days ago
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Person critically injured in crash, State Highway 5 closed in Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a truck. Photo: ST JOHN NZ A serious crash this morning has closed part of State Highway 5 near Tarawera in the lower Bay of Plenty. The highway is closed in both directions between Te Haroto and Pohokura. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a truck at 8.50am on Wednesday. Police said one person is in a critical condition while another has moderate injuries. They said a helicopter is en route and the Serious Crash Unit is also attending the crash. Motorists are asked to take care on the road, follow the diversions and avoid this area if possible.
