'Absolute tragedy' after van and truck crash near Ashburton River flood zone. Video / George Heard'Absolute tragedy' after van and truck crash near Ashburton River flood zone. Police are still investigating the cause of the fatal crash but said on Friday it appeared the van had gone through a controlled intersection. Emergency services attending the scene of a fatal crash on Cochrane Road, Ashburton. Photo / George HeardHe said Canterbury was "criss-crossed with intersections" like the one at the centre of Friday's fatal crash.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 07, 2021 23:03 UTC