Seven deaths in one month: Road safety messages not sinking in
Experts say people can't relate to messages about crashes - until they're affected by one.
Experts say people can't relate to messages about crashes - until they're affected by one.
Dashcam footage captures the moment scaffolding collapses on Peach Parade in Remuera today, landing on a vehicle and narrowly missing another. Video / Supplied
Firefighters and police were called to the crash in Otaika around 1am.
The Serious Crash Unit remains at the scene and inquiries are under way.
The man required emergency brain surgery after being struck down by the electric vehicle.
Police are investigating the incident, which happened at 12.33pm.
Driver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.
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Waka Kotahi said there are delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway due to the crash.
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The crash between Auckland and Whangārei occurred at midday on Thursday.
The crash happened near Nelson yesterday afternoon.
Christchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.
According to Google Maps, traffic is currently backed up for nearly 4km.
The woman and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.
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The librarian and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.
Brodee Broughton died after being thrown from the car, which landed on top of him.
Police were notified of a crash on West Coast Rd shortly before 5pm.
Three people were taken to hospital, two in a serious condition.
Dwayne Blake said he immediately thought about the safety of the community.
Police believe two people have been seriously hurt.
It's not yet confirmed whether the scooter has been returned.
The 11km stretch of SH1 needs overhaul, NZTA Waka Kotahi says.
The crash happened in Taipuha on Wednesday afternoon.
The person has been taken to hospital after the crash.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is asking motorists to pass with care and expect delays.
Young children were also injured in the two-car collision on SH1 north of Christchurch.
It is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.