Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Lucky escape after van crashes near Lake Hāwea

    By Rawan Saadi
    1. Regions
    2. Wanaka

    A van was badly damaged after a crash near Lake Hāwea. PHOTO: RAWAN SAADI
    A van was badly damaged after a crash near Lake Hāwea. PHOTO: RAWAN SAADI
    The occupants of a campervan had a lucky escape after crashing on the way into Lake Hāwea this morning. 

    Police, ambulance and emergency services were called after the vehicle crashed on the side of the Makarora-Lake Hāwea Road going past Camp Creek. 

    None of the occupants sustained any injuries. 

    Emergency services at the scene of the crash this morning. Photo: RAWAN SAADI
    Emergency services at the scene of the crash this morning. Photo: RAWAN SAADI
    Police said no other vehicles were involved 

    The road remains open but speed restrictions are in place and traffic is being controlled.