This is to inform you about the three separate accidents that took place in Auckland, Te Puke, and Whakatane on Friday and Saturday. It is heart-wrenching to hear that three people have died in the accidents that happened in the past two days in Te Puke, Auckland, and Whakatane. Reportedly, the Pohutukawa star in the Matariki cluster represented this story. We are saddened to announce the death news of three people who died in crashes in Te Puke, Whakatane, and Auckland. In case, you are scrambling to the web to know about the crashes that cost the lives of three people, this article is for you. In the following sections, we have mentioned everything that the authorities reported about the crash. Go through this column till the end and take a look below for more information.
Te Puke Accident
As per the reports, a crash took place on Friday afternoon, September 1, 2023, at around 4:20 p.m. on Smales Road in East Tamaki, Auckland, where a person was left critically injured after two vehicles crashed. The victim of the crash was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital for emergency treatment. A statement from the police reads, “Our sincere condolences go out to their family and friends at this difficult time.” Read about the accident that happened in Whakatane.
On Friday night, September 1, 2023, at 11:55 pm a single-vehicle accident took place in Whakatane on Taneatua Road. This accident also left a person dead and caused the route to remain closed for around 4 hours after the crash. Reportedly, the victim of the single-vehicle accident was pronounced dead at the scene. No medical assistant could be provided for him. Shockingly, one more person died in another accident that happened in Te Puke on Saturday. Kindly shift to the next section for more details.
On Saturday afternoon, a crash occurred between a car and a motorcycle, at around 12:30 p.m. A person also died in this accident. The death of three people in accidents that happened in Te Puke, Aukland, and Whakatane, brought the weekend road toll to three. One week ago, a total of four people died and several were injured in the accidents. The police Serious Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of both crashes. Ministry of Transport showed data that says 230 people have died on the roads so far this year. This number sat at 216 the previous Saturday. Stay tuned to this website for more details and further updates.