Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died after the single vehicle crash on SH43 / Forgotten World Highway in Stratford this morning.
The crash was reported to Police at 11.30am.
The road remains closed and motorists should continue to avoid the area.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Attributable to Inspector Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander:
One person has died in a single vehicle crash early this morning.
Shortly before 3am, Police signalled for a vehicle to stop on Kelvin Street, Invercargill.
The driver failed to stop, and the vehicle fled. It was not pursued.
A short time later, the vehicle was discovered crashed at the intersection of Leet and Kelvin Streets.
Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The road will remain closed as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene and the circumstances of the crash.
Police will continue to investigate the matter and are asking for the public’s assistance.
The matter will also be referred to the IPCA, as is standard procedure in cases like this.
If you witnessed the crash, or have CCTV in the vicinity of Wellesley Avenue, Avenal Street or Kelvin Street, please get in touch with Police.
You can also make a report online on 105. Click ‘Make a report’.
Please use the reference number 260322/6911.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died in a single-vehicle crash along Winding Creek Road in Southland.
Emergency services were called to the rural road around 12.40am.
One other person sustained moderate injuries and were seen by ambulance services.
The road will remain shut as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene and the circumstances of the crash.
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Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash on the South-Western Motorway, Onehunga this morning.
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash about 6.15am.
Sadly, one person has died.
Two people have moderate injuries.
The motorway was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, and has now reopened.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Ōhura Road on State Highway 43/Forgotten World Highway is blocked following a single-vehicle crash.
Emergency services were notified around 11.30am.
The Serious Crash Unit have been notified.
Motorists are advised that the road will be closed as emergency services attend. Please delay travel.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Traffic is being diverted around a crash on the east side of Maioro Street at the overbridge.
Police were alerted about 10.30am to the two-vehicle crash.
Ambulance is supporting one person with a moderate injury.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and can expect delays while the scene is cleared.
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Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road.
The crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40pm last night.
Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, they sadly died at the scene.
The Serious Crash Unit were notified and are making enquiries into the circumstances of the crash.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Lanes have now reopened following an earlier northbound crash on the Southern Motorway.
The three-vehicle crash reported about 7.25am blocked lanes.
Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding while the scene was cleared.
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Source: New Zealand Police
A three-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway has blocked lanes for motorists heading north.
Police received the report about 7.25am.
One person has serious injuries. Two others are also injured.
Motorists are advised to avoid the northbound motorway at this time, or delay travel.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Winding Creek Road in Southland is blocked following a single-vehicle crash.
The crash was reported to emergency services around 12.40am.
Injuries are reported.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Motorists should avoid the road as emergency services work the scene or delay travel.
The road is expected to be blocked for most of the day.
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