One killed and three injured in early-morning crash on State Highway 6 near Queenstown
A vehicle collided with a tree near Queenstown early this morning, killing one person and injuring three others.
The accident occurred at Kawarau Falls on State Highway 6 between Peninsula Road and Boyd Road shortly before 4 am. Police reported two occupants suffered serious injuries, one was critically injured, and one died at the scene. Emergency crews from Frankton and Queenstown worked to extricate the victims and clear the wreckage, while the Serious Crash Unit took over the investigation.
Why it matters
The crash highlights road safety risks on a major highway near a popular tourist area.
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