Fatal crash, Ashburton

Saturday, 11 November 2023, 8:09 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Police can now advise that one person has died following a crash on Rakaia Highway, Ashburton this morning.

The person sadly passed away at the scene.

Our thoughts are with their family at this difficult time.

The Serious Crash Unit is attending the scene and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.

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