Rotorua Anzac Day crash: One dead, inquiries ongoing

Police were called to the scene of a crash in Rotorua on Friday.

The circumstances of a fatal crash on Anzac Day in Rotorua remain under investigation, police say.

One person died following a crash in Ōwhata on Friday night.

The two-vehicle crash on the corner of Te Ngae Rd and Tennyson Drive was reported about 9.10pm.

One person died at the scene. A second person was seriously injured.

“The second person injured in the crash is stable,” police said on Sunday.

“Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.”

Police would like to speak with anybody who witnessed the crash. This includes any dashcam or CCTV footage around the area.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the police via 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 250426/9296.