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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    One person has died after a single vehicle crash near Ashburton overnight

    One person has died after a single vehicle crash near Ashburton overnight


    Emergency services were called just before 1am, to Methven Highway in Allenton.

    The vehicle's only occupant died at the scene.

    And a person's been airlifted to hospital in critical condition following a serious crash near Whangarei.

    Emergency services were called to the crash between a truck and two cars on State Highway 1 in Oakleigh, after midnight.

    Both highways are now open, and investigations are continuing.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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