Home / New Zealand28-year-old driver in two-car crash near Palmerston North diesNZ Herald3 Jun, 2018 03:00 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThis year's road toll so far is nearly on a par with the same period in 2017.One of two people injured in a two-car crash near Palmerston North earlier today has died.The sole occupants of each vehicle were taken to Palmerston North hospital in critical conditions.A 28-year-woman has since died, police have confirmed. The crash happened on a one-way bridge on Turitea Rd, Fitzherbert, about 9.15am. The police serious crash unit is investigating.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.This is the second time people have died in a fatal crash near Palmerston North with a week. On Monday afternoon, Ihaia Maxwell, 15, and Meadow James, 12, died when the car they were travelling hit a power pole. The car had been fleeing police.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandStaff member injured at Auckland youth justice facility09 Nov 05:20 PMNew Zealand|UpdatedRace to save Whangārei lions as rescue bid gathers pace09 Nov 05:19 PMPremiumNew ZealandDecision nears on 23-metre deep quarry plan west of Hastings09 Nov 05:00 PMSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on giving07 Sep 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
