One person has died and another was seriously injured after a car rolled over on Lake Sumner Rd this morning.
Emergency services were called to the Canterbury crash at about 11.30am.
“Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene,” police said.
“Another person received serious injuries.”
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said two appliances were dispatched to the incident, from Hawarden and Culverden.
On arrival, crews confirmed a single car had rolled over.
“There were injuries. Nobody was trapped in the vehicle so we didn’t have to extricate,” a Fire and Emergency statement said.
“Ambulance were also on scene, as was the Westpac Helicopter.”
Fire and Emergency crews left the scene at about 12.45pm.
Hato Hone St John has been contacted for comment.
Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.
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