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  •   Home > News > National > Upper South Island

    One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Kekerengu, south of Blenheim

    One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Kekerengu, south of Blenheim


    The crash was reported about 1.30pm yesterday.

    Police have now confirmed one person died at the scene - and six others were injured.

    Two people were airlifted to Wellington Hospital, one with serious injuries and the other with moderate injuries.

    An investigation is underway.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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