One person was killed and 11 were injured after a single-vehicle crash on Wharekopae Road in Patutahi, near Gisborne, on the evening of June 19, 2026.
Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 5:20 p.m. following reports that a vehicle had left the road. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) crews attended, along with police and ambulance services.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by police. No further details about the victims have been released at this time.
Wharekopae Road is a rural route in the Gisborne District, known for its winding terrain. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution in the area.
