By Trend News Line 2024-03-31 17:05:01.
**Six fatalities on New Zealand roads over Easter weekend**
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Tragedy struck on New Zealand roads over the Easter weekend, with six people losing their lives in four separate crashes. This marks the highest Easter holiday road toll since 2021, underscoring the importance of road safety during festive periods.
The official Easter holiday period began at 4pm on Thursday and is set to end at 6am on Tuesday. The recent fatalities stand in stark contrast to the previous year’s toll, where only one person lost their life during the same period. In 2022, five individuals tragically perished over the Easter weekend.
**Three-vehicle crash in Marlborough claims a life**
The most recent fatality occurred in a harrowing three-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 at Okaramio in Marlborough. The incident unfolded yesterday afternoon, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene between Leslies Rd and Mt Riley Rd at 2.28pm.
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Tragically, one individual lost their life at the crash site, while two others sustained moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is currently conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision, as authorities work to piece together what led to the fatal crash.
Hato Hone St John deployed two ambulances and a manager to the scene, providing critical medical assistance to those involved. The injured parties were promptly transported to Wairau Hospital for further treatment.
**police appeal for information after fatal crash near Rotorua**
Authorities are appealing for information following a fatal crash south of Rotorua that claimed one life and left another individual seriously injured. The two-vehicle collision on SH5 in Whakarewarewa occurred early yesterday morning, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
The injured party was rushed to Rotorua Hospital in a serious condition, as investigators work diligently to ascertain the events leading up to the tragic incident. Police have urged anyone who witnessed a silver Mazda Atenza travelling along SH5 around 5am to come forward with information.
**Motorcyclist tragically dies in Matamata-Piako collision**
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a motorcyclist lost their life following a collision with a tractor on Piakonui Rd in Richmond Downs. The crash, reported to emergency services at 10.40am, resulted in critical injuries for the motorcyclist, who sadly passed away in hospital.
Family members took to social media to pay tribute to the deceased, describing them as a “funny, outgoing, amazing young man” who will be dearly missed. Investigations into the crash are ongoing as authorities seek to understand the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.
**Triple-fatal crash near Lake Pukaki rocks New Zealand**
A devastating triple-fatal crash near Lake Pukaki has sent shockwaves throughout the country, claiming the lives of three individuals. The collision, involving two vehicles and a motorcycle, left five others hospitalized, with some in serious condition.
Of the deceased, two have been identified as Malaysian students studying at the University of Canterbury, prompting an outpouring of condolences from both domestic and international sources. The crash, one of two on the same stretch of road within hours, underscores the need for heightened vigilance on New Zealand roads.
**Benjamin Plummer, an Auckland-based reporter, covers breaking news for the Herald. He has been with the publication since 2022.**.
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