Highway to remain closed after fiery fatal crash

One person has been killed in a car and truck crash on SH1, near Atimuri. File photo.Emergency services at a crash scene in Atiamuri. Photo: RNZ / Andew McRae

Police can confirm just one person has died in a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1 at Atiamuri this morning.

Emergency services have been at the scene since shortly after 2:30am.

The deceased was the sole occupant of the car, says Senior Sergeant Fane Troy.

"The truck driver was uninjured.

"The complex scene examination is continuing, and the road is likely to remain closed for several more hours."

Heavy haulage equipment will be needed to move the vehicles.

"Police thanks motorists for their patience while the diversions remain in place," says Troy.

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1 comment

Common denominator

Posted on 13-11-2018 16:46 | By astex

The most common thing in most of these accident pictures seems to be solid yellow lines.


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