Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died and three others are injured following a three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North overnight.
Emergency services were called to the crash on Tremaine Avenue, near Malden Street, about 2.30am. It involved two cars, one of which caught fire, and a utility vehicle.
Sadly, one person died at the scene. Another has serious injuries and two others have been treated for minor injuries.
The crash also caused power to be cut to multiple addresses.
The Serious Crash Unit has carried out a scene examination and enquiries into the cause are ongoing. The reopened about 7am.
Appeal for information:
Senior Sergeant Christine Pinfold from the Central District Command Centre said Police would like to hear from anyone who captured CCTV prior to the crash.
“We believe the vehicles were travelling south on Tremaine Avenue, towards Malden Street when the crash occurred.
“We ask that people with CCTV in the area please review it and contact us if they have video showing two vehicles travelling down the avenue just before 2.30am.”
Anyone with CCTV showing the vehicles is asked to make a report online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update report”, or by calling 105. Please use the reference number 260324/3928.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
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