Tag: emergency_services
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Crash Closes Lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge
A crash on the Auckland Harbour Bridge has caused disruption this morning, with emergency services attending the scene. Police responded to the single-vehicle incident at approximately 11:17 am. As a result, northbound lanes two and three have been closed to…
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Bus Fire Closes Constellation Busway Station and Sunset Road
A bus fire has led to the closure of the area around Constellation Busway Station and Sunset Road. The incident occurred just after 1pm when police received reports that a bus had collided with the edge of an overpass. The…
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Single-Vehicle Crash Blocks Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton
Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City is currently blocked due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred near Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road, just after 4.30pm. The report indicated that a car had crashed into the…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Ōhaupō RoadHamilton CityWaikatoBraemar HospitalSingle-Vehicle CrashRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Cyclist Critically Injured in Western Bay of Plenty Crash
A serious crash between a cyclist and a car at the intersection of State Highway 29 and Poripori Road in Western Bay of Plenty has resulted in critical injuries to the cyclist. Police were notified of the incident at 11am.…
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Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash in Waipa District
A man has died from injuries sustained in a serious motorcycle crash on October 18 in the Waipa District. Emergency services were called to the scene on Te Pahu Road just after 11am that day. The man was assessed by…
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Fatal Crash Near Kinleith Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway One near Kinleith last night. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6.10pm. Despite their efforts, one person died at the scene. Another person was transported to hospital…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway One Near Kinleith
A serious crash involving two vehicles has blocked State Highway One near Kinleith Road in the Bay of Plenty. Police and emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 6.10pm following reports of the incident. Initial assessments indicate that…
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Canterbury Residents Urged to Prepare for Severe Winds
Canterbury residents are being urged to prepare for severe weather as a red wind warning and state of local emergency have been declared for Thursday, October 23rd. Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander, advises residents to avoid non-essential travel and…
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Unexplained Death in Whāngarei
Police were called to Bank Street, Whāngarei, around 5.42am after a person was found deceased. Emergency services have established a cordon on Bank Street between Vine and Walton Streets. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland Area Investigations Manager, stated that…
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Crash Causes Delays on SH20, Counties Manukau
Motorists are facing delays on State Highway 20 following a three-vehicle crash this morning. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred just after the Walmsley Road off-ramp, at approximately 6:04 am. According to initial reports, there have been no…
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Man Dies After Falling Branch Incident on Mount Victoria
A man has died after being hit by a falling branch on Mount Victoria. Emergency services were called to Lookout Road, Mount Victoria, at approximately 9:20am following reports of a man with critical injuries. The man was transported to a…
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Highway Closure South of Makikihi for Truck Recovery
South Canterbury motorists should expect delays on State Highway 1 south of Makikihi tonight. The highway will close to recover a truck involved in a crash earlier today. Emergency services were alerted to the crash, between Rodgers Road and Frederick…
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Traffic Delays Expected on Ti Rakau Drive After Crash
Motorists are advised to expect delays on Ti Rakau Drive, near the intersection of Burswood Drive, Pakuranga, following a crash at around 7.27am today. The incident involved a collision between a car and a motorbike. One lane heading towards Pakuranga…
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Vehicle Fire Blocks State Highway 1 Near Kekerengu
State Highway 1 north of Kekerengu is currently blocked in both directions due to a vehicle fire. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 4:15pm. Authorities are advising motorists to anticipate delays and, if feasible, to postpone their…
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Truck and Train Collide Near Waikanae Railway Station
A truck collided with a freight train near Waikanae Railway Station this morning, prompting road closures. Police were notified of the incident at 6.20am. "Fortunately both the truck and train drivers are uninjured," police said. Motorists are advised to follow…
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Swift Rescue in Upper Hutt Following PLB Activation
A Search and Rescue squad was dispatched on Sunday to the Little Akatarawa River area, Upper Hutt, after a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated by a tramping group. The Rescue Coordination Centre requested assistance, and Police SAR teams found…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1, Tauranga-Taupō
A crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1 at the Tauranga-Taupō bridge has resulted in serious injuries. Police were called to the scene around 11.25am. Six people are reported to have suffered moderate to serious injuries. The road is…
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Serious Crash Closes Victoria Road in Tauwhare
Victoria Road in Tauwhare is currently closed following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene of the crash, which occurred between Ringer Road and Tauwhare Road, at approximately 2:40pm. Initial reports indicate that the crash has…
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Mount Victoria Tunnel Shut After Three-Vehicle Crash
The Mount Victoria Tunnel is closed after a three-vehicle crash reported around 8:45 am. Police have asked motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes. There have been no reported injuries. The incident is under investigation by the Police…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 4 in Whanganui East
A serious crash occurred on State Highway 4/Anzac Parade, Whanganui East, prompting a response from emergency services around 9:50 this morning. Initial reports indicate critical injuries resulting from the single-vehicle incident. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified, and the…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway Two Near Dannevirke
A serious crash occurred on State Highway Two near Dannevirke around 1.40pm. Police confirmed the two-vehicle collision, reporting initial indications of serious injuries. The road is currently blocked as emergency services attend the scene. Motorists are advised to follow diversions…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 3 Near Sanson
A serious crash on State Highway 3, southeast of Sanson, has prompted a road closure between Sanson and Stewart Road. Emergency services are currently responding to the incident. Police have advised motorists to avoid the area if possible, warning of…
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Fatal Crash in Ellerslie Claims One Life
One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Ellerslie. The crash occurred on Main Highway at 3.37pm. A female occupant from one of the vehicles died at the scene, despite emergency services' attempts to help. Another occupant from the…
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Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Oamaru
A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Thames and Ouse Streets in Oamaru has resulted in injuries. Police are currently at the scene. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 12.52pm. Initial reports indicate that two individuals have…
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Serious Crash Closes Hansens Line in Newbury
Emergency services are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash on Hansens Line in Newbury, Manawatū. Police were called to the scene at approximately 9am. The road is currently closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area until further notice.…
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Woman in Custody After Sockburn House Fire
A woman is in police custody following a house fire on Epsom Road, Sockburn. Emergency services were called to the scene at 3.10pm today. According to Response Manager Inspector Paul Reeves, the woman was the sole occupant and refused to…
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Serious Crash Blocks Te Atatu Road
A serious crash has blocked Te Atatu Road and Miltonia Avenue in South Auckland. Emergency services are currently at the scene. Police were called to the incident, which involved a car and a motorbike, at approximately 1.35pm. According to reports,…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 57 Near Shannon
State Highway 57 is closed near Shannon, Central, following a serious crash. Emergency services are responding to the incident, which occurred shortly before 4:50 PM. The crash involved a single vehicle hitting a barrier on the highway, just north of…
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New Device Location Technology Aids Emergency Services in Locating People in Need
A new technology designed to help emergency services locate individuals in distress has already proven valuable this week. The Device Location Information (DLI) technology, launched last week, speeds up the process for Police to narrow search areas for individuals unable…
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Crash Closes State Highway 93 in Clutha
State Highway 93, also known as Old Coach Road, is currently closed in Clutha following a single-vehicle accident earlier today. Emergency services responded to the scene, situated between Dodds Road and Hurst Road, at approximately 10.15am. Authorities are redirecting traffic…
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