Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash earlier this month in Karangarua, Westland.
On Wednesday 4 November, around 4pm, Police were called to a two-vehicle crash on Haast Highway/State Highway 6.
One person was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in critical condition, where they sadly passed away on Thursday 12 November.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/11/14/fatal-crash-karangarua/