‘New Zealand’ Archives
Bus Crashes in New Zealand; 2 Killed, 27 Injured
A bus ploughed through a barrier and went down a steep bank on State Highway 2 at Wharerata, near Gisborne, New Zealand, on the night of December 24th. According to sources, the bus carrying a student band from Tonga was traveling for a Christmas Day service in New Zealand. At least 2 people were killed whereas, 27 were taken to hospital [...]
Trucks Collide on Highway in New Zealand; 1 Killed, 1 Injured
Two trucks collided with each other on State Highway 65, Springs Junction, New Zealand, on the morning of November 30th. One person was killed whereas another was taken to hospital with moderate injuries. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Bitumen Spills all Over Road after Truck Crashes in New Zealand
A truck carrying bitumen crashed on Halcombe Road between Feilding and Halcombe, Manawatu District, New Zealand, on the morning of November 10th. The truck was carrying 5700 litres of Bitumen, which spilled across the road. No injuries were reported in the crash.
School Bus Slides into Ditch in New Zealand; Driver Injured
A school bus went over a bank and slid into a ditch on Waikawa Beach Road, Manakau, Manawatu-Wanganui, Levin, New Zealand, on the afternoon of November 7th. According to sources, the bus was carrying 9 school children at the time, all of whom remained unharmed. The driver was taken to hospital was a sour shoulder. The accident remains [...]
Bus Slides Down Hill and Lands into Hospital Grounds in New Zealand
A bus careered down a hill and plunged over a steep embankment, narrowly escaping the building of Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand, on September 29th. According to sources, the bus driver had gotten off the bus to use the toilet, when the incident occurred. The only passenger onboard remained unhurt in the crash. It is unknown [...]
Train-Car Crash in New Zealand, 3 Injured
A goods train hit a car at the Marsh Road level crossing, Rangiora, Waimakariri District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand, on the night of March 23rd. According to sources, the car was travelling in a westerly direction when a south-bound goods train hit it at the level crossing. Three people sustained injuries of varying intensities in the [...]
Bus Rolls Over in New Zealand; 4 Trapped, 5 Injured
A mini bus rolled and fell to its side on State Highway in Fitzgerald Glade, South Waikato, New Zealand, on the morning of March 24. According to sources, the bus was carrying tourists travelling from Hamilton. Presumably, it rolled due to speeding. Out of 21 people on board, at least four people were trapped in the bus. Five were moderately [...]
Bus and Car Collision in New Zealand Leaves 1 Trapped
A bus and car collided into each other in Waihi, Hauraki District, New Zealand, on the afternoon of February 14. One person was trapped in the car as a result of the collision. Emergency crews responded immediately to help bring out the trapped. No one was injured in the accident.
School Bus- Car Collision in New Zealand Injures 1
A school bus collided with a car in Sockburn, Christchurch, New Zealand, on the morning of February 11th. The cause of accident was not reported. The car driver sustained moderate injuries in the accident. He was taken to hospital.
Tourist Bus Crashed into Car in New Zealand; 8 Injured
A tourist bus collided with a car at Otira Gorge, Southern Alps, New Zealand, on December 31. The bus was carrying around 33 people at the time, while there were 3 people aboard the car. Eight people sustained serious injuries in the crash and were taken to hospitals. The accident is being investigated.
