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RNZ News
a day ago
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Person dies after Tokoroa crash
The crash happened at midnight involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Lomond Avenue. Photo: One person has died after a crash in Tokoroa overnight. The crash happened at midnight involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Lomond Avenue. "Despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene," a police spokesperson said. The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination and a police investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the crash. The road was closed for a period of time, however reopened early this morning.
RNZ News
3 days ago
- Automotive
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Person critical,three others injured ater two-car crash in Karaka, South Auckland
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A person is in critical condition and three others have also been injured after a two-car crash on State Highway 22 around 2.25pm. Karaka Road is now closed between Blackbridge Road and the Glenbrook roundabout, with diversions in place north of the crash at the Karaka Road and Great South Road junction also. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. A spokesperson for St John confirmed four people had been taken to Middlemore Hospital - one in critical condition, two in serious condition and one with moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and will attend the scene. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
3 days ago
- Automotive
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Person critical, two others trapped after two-car crash in Karaka, South Auckland
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A person is in critical condition and two others are trapped in a vehicle after a two-car crash on State Highway 22 around 2.25pm. Karaka Road is now closed between Blackbridge Road and the Glenbrook roundabout, with diversions in place north of the crash at the Karaka Road and Great South Road junction also. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and will attend the scene. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
19-06-2025
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Six injured in two Tasman crashes, police appeal for information
(File photo) Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Six people have been hurt in two crashes in Tasman, including three who were critically injured, with police appealing for information and witnesses to one of the incidents. About 8:30pm on Thursday emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision on Lightband Road (SH6), near the Clover Road intersection south of Hope. Two people involved were in hospital in a critical condition, police said, while two others had moderate to serious injuries. Police said the cause of the crash was being investigated and the Serious Crash Unit had been at the scene. The road reopened shortly after 6am on Friday. Meanwhile, police were appealing for witnesses in a separate two-vehicle crash that happened the same day in Tasman, leaving two people injured, one critically. Emergency services were called to The Coastal Highway (SH60) near Mapua Drive, about 2pm on Thursday. Police said they want to see any security or dashboard camera footage from the area at the time, and want to speak to anyone who saw the crash. Anyone with information was asked to contact police by calling 105 or by visiting their website at , and asked to quote file number 250619/4692. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
18-06-2025
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Person dies after ending up under car in Blenheim
The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has died in Blenheim after ending up under their own car. Emergency services are investigating how the crash at about 10.45am on Wednesday came about. It happened in Lewis Street in Redwoodtown, a residential area. Police said no other cars were involved. Police initially reported that the victim was in a critical condition, but later confirmed they had died. Lewis Street is closed for a scene examination. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
