Tree falls on car in Rotorua, killing occupant

January 5, 2018
Emergency services at the scene in Rotorua where a tree fell on a car killing the occupant.

A person is dead after a tree fell on a car in Rotorua, killing the occupant.

Police say at 10.45am emergency services were called to Arawa St near Amohia St.

The fatality occurred on Arawa St during severe weather. (Source: Other)

They say the sole occupant of the car, a female, died.

Arawa Street has been closed and diversions are being put in place .

In a separate incident two trees have come down on Long Mile Road, Rotorua and one has fallen onto a car.

No one was in the vehicle. A tree has also come down across Sala Street, Rotorua.

Both roads are completely blocked and traffic management is in place.
 

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