Fatal Incident, Kurow, Waitaki

Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 7:14 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

One person has died after their vehicle rolled in Kurow, Waitaki, at around
9.30pm last night.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are underway.

The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examine the scene, and
diversions remain in place.

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