The Serious Crash Unit are investigating after a car hit a power pole in Melbourne St in South Dunedin early today. Photo: Stephen JaquieryOne person is dead and three others are injured after their car crashed while they were fleeing police following a burglary in Dunedin overnight. Less than a minute later, the vehicle crashed in Melbourne St. It appears the driver lost control and the car skidded about 50m down the street and crashed into a power pole. The Serious Crash Unit are investigating after a car hit a power pole in Melbourne St in South Dunedin early today.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 27, 2023 02:35 UTC