Photo: NZ HeraldA police staff member is fighting for his life in hospital after the speed camera van he was in was struck from behind by another vehicle. Police have since confirmed that one of their own was critically injured in the collision, after it was revealed that the van involved was a speed camera vehicle. Commissioner of Police Andrew Coster said: "The employee was on duty in a speed camera van when the crash happened shortly after 10am today. The full circumstances are not yet known and the Serious Crash Unit is investigating. "Police remain at the scene and the Serious Crash Unit and Waitematā CIB are investigating the cause of the crash."

Source: Otago Daily Times August 30, 2021 00:22 UTC