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 ZealandChristmas joy as two Lotto winners split big prize – where the tickets were sold25 Dec 05:49 AMNew ZealandLarge hail and heavy rain: Severe thunderstorm warning for Dunedin region25 Dec 05:02 AMNew ZealandHoliday drivers warned: Police crackdown on speeding, phone use on SH29 and beyond25 Dec 05:00 AMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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