Car crashes

Driver freed after car rolls

Driver freed after car rolls

Emergency staff work to free the female driver of a Mitsubishi Mirage that rolled in Pitt St, between Queen and Elder Sts, City Rise, about 3.30pm yesterday.

Crash driver asked to come forward

Crash driver asked to come forward

Emergency services attend a crash between a small truck and station wagon at the corner of Burkes Dr and SH88 just before noon yesterday.

Student admits careless driving in death of best friend

Student admits careless driving in death of best friend

A 20-year-old former Otago Girls High School student has admitted causing the death of her best friend in a road crash as they drove to New Zealand Fashion Week.

Vans, utes in fatal crashes

Vans and utility vehicles are involved in about 15% of all fatal crashes in Otago and Southland, despite making up just 12% of the vehicle fleet.

Tourist admits his 'carelessness' killed one, injured four

A Singaporean tourist has admitted responsibility for the death of an elderly Riverton man who was killed in a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near Clinton 13 days ago.

Drivers' conditions stable

The two drivers involved in a head-on collision in the Kawarau Gorge on Wednesday remained in stable conditions in Dunedin Hospital last night.

Miraculous escape when car flips

Miraculous escape when car flips

Four Dunedin people had a lucky escape from serious injury in a spectacular car crash near Waikouaiti yesterday.

Highway smash; two in hospital

Highway smash; two in hospital Police say alcohol may have been a factor in a head-on smash that resulted in two drivers being airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

'Carnage' after truck hits van

'Carnage' after truck hits van

Several people were injured when a truck ploughed into the Porsche dealership, writing off several luxury cars, in Auckland yesterday. Emergency services were called to the crash involving at least seven vehicles in Great South Rd, Newmarket, about 11.30am.

Texting driver lands in tight spot

Texting driver lands in tight spot

A teenage texter escaped through his car's sunroof yesterday after the vehicle left the road and became wedged between a tree and a concrete embankment.

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