A major car accident north of Kaikoura has claimed three lives and injured four others, two critically. The accident happened just after 3pm involving a car and a truck. An eye witness at the scene said: "It looks like a really big car accident." While a straight stretch of road, the local man said it wasn't known for speeding or posing motorists other dangers. Police said the accident happened about 3.15pm and involved two vehicles.
Source: Otago Daily Times December 06, 2019 03:56 UTC