Fatal Crash, Charleston - Tasman

Saturday, 15 October 2022, 12:59 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

One person has died in a single vehicle crash in Charleston in the Buller District.

Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 6 near Croninville Terrace just after 4:30am.

The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

One lane is open, and the crash remains under investigation.

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