Three people have died in separate crashes in the North Island yesterday and this morning.
A person died following a crash between a vehicle and a dirt bike in Auckland’s Takanini shortly after 8.30pm yesterday.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Mill Rd, where the person was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The serious crash unit attended and inquiries to determine the circumstances of the crash were ongoing.
Police appeal after crash near Pahiatua
Another incident yesterday occurred on State Highway 2 near Pahiatua, east of Palmerston North, where one person died after a flatbed truck and a car collided.
Emergency services were called to the crash around 3pm.
Early Friday afternoon, police confirmed a flatbed truck carrying oil containers and a grey Mini hatchback had collided near the intersection with Avery Rd. The driver of the car died at the scene.
Senior Sergeant Carey Williamson said police needed to hear from any road users who witnessed the crash — or the manner of driving by either vehicle prior to the crash.
“The truck was carrying large white containers filled with oil, while the Mini in itself is distinctive. If you observed either vehicle before the collision, or the crash itself, please contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information was asked to make a report online, or call 105.
Person dies in South Waikato crash
In another crash shortly after 7am today, police were called to State Highway 1, Putāruru in the South Waikato District.
Officers responded to the scene near the intersection with Sholson St, where a truck had collided with a parked car.
“The truck driver was unresponsive when emergency services arrived at the crash scene,” a police spokesperson said.
“Medical attention was immediately provided but sadly he could not be revived.”
The road remained partially closed and motorists were advised to take alternative routes where possible.
