
One person dead and one injured after truck crash in Marlborough
One person has died after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1.
One person has died after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1.
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The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.
Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.
Witness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.
The crash was reported shortly before 6pm.
Chantelle Baker claimed her 8-month-old baby was sleeping in the back seat.
Two lanes of the motorway were blocked.
“He killed my daughter. I don’t want $7000. He killed my daughter.”
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”
The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.
The crash brought the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
Waikato Regional Council has confirmed the notorious stretch of SH1 is a priority.
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Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.
Traffic is backed up for several kilometres approaching the crash site.
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The crash brings the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
A 49yo was killed when one of two vehicles speeding and overtaking each other hit his car.
Diversions are in place at Bay St and Whangaparaoa Rd after the crash at about 4pm.
The Serious Crash Unit examined the accident scene earlier today.
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This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
A secound person suffered serious injuries.
'The person was transported to Waikato Hospital where, sadly, they have died.'
One person is in serious condition after being struck by a moving vehicle.
'We treated and transported one patient to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.'
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The bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.