New Zealand
1News

Person dies after car plunges into Waipā River

By 1News Reporters
7:57pm
Water (file image.)

Water (file image.) (Source: istock.com)

A person has died after a vehicle went into the Waipā River in Waikato this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the scene near Te Pahu Rd in Whatawhata around 5.15pm.

"Sadly, after the vehicle was removed, one person was located deceased," police said.

"The road remains closed while the serious crash unit conducts a scene examination."

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

New ZealandAccidentsHamilton and Waikato

SHARE ME

More Stories

Sean Cleary was killed when the bus he was driving collided with a car on Tāmaki Dr on Wednesday last week.

Bus driver killed in Auckland crash named

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time," police said.

11:17am

0:39

In Auckland, emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Great South Rd in Epsom at around 6.45pm.

Fatal crashes in Auckland's Epsom, Matamata

Two people died in separate crashes yesterday.

7:21am

Elijah Wood poses for photos with Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride at their wedding.

Elijah Wood 'crashes' Lord of the Rings-themed wedding at Hobbiton

The actor, best known for playing Frodo Baggins, was visiting the Waikato movie set and happened to be touring the grounds as Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride were tying the knot.

Wed, Oct 29

Josh Greenway, 35, and Amber Stephens,34, from Phoenix Valley in Arizona, died in a two-vehicle crash in Pairere

'Incredible people': Tributes to US tourists killed in Waikato crash

Josh Greenway, 35, and Amber Stephens, 34, from Phoenix Valley in Arizona, died in a two-vehicle crash in Piarere earlier this month.

Wed, Oct 29

Kite surfer Albarito Bueno poses with the the board, lost in Tasmania, which washed up more than 2400km away in in Raglan.

Surfboard lost off Tasmania coast for over a year washes up in Raglan

The board was found last week covered in mussels and half-buried in the sand dunes.

Mon, Oct 27

2:17

Around 1 am on Sunday, Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) received a distress beacon alert from a yacht in Cook Strait.

Person rescued from yacht after five-hour ordeal in Marlborough

Challenging weather conditions affected access to the vessel in distress, a Maritime NZ spokesperson said.

Mon, Oct 27

Latest

Popular

7:57pm

Person dies after car plunges into Waipā River

Water (file image.)

7:31pm

Over 1000 items stolen from US museum in early morning heist

The Oakland Museum of California.

7:28pm

Hilary Barry to host Oprah Winfrey's live Auckland show

Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja

7:19pm

Tributes for Queensland lightning strike victim as weather worsens

Finley Bone. (Source: Facebook)

6:56pm

Langman queries Netball NZ's latest 'crucial' call on Dame Noeline

1:51

Former Silver Ferns captain reacts to the reinstated coach being left home during a Northern tour.

6:48pm

Shield cricketers lead tributes after Melbourne teenager's death

Ben Austin
1
2
3
4
5
6

More from Entertainment

Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja

Hilary Barry to host Oprah Winfrey's live Auckland show

Seven Sharp presenter Hilary Barry says she's "thrilled" to be moderating Oprah Winfrey's single event in New Zealand.

7:28pm

Prunella Scales in 2004

Prunella Scales, who played Sybil in Fawlty Towers, dies aged 93

Actor Prunella Scales, best known as acid-tongued Sybil Fawlty in the classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers, has died.

Wed, Oct 29

Frankie Muniz (left), Justin Berfield (centre), and Christopher Masterson (right), played Malcolm, Reese, and Francis in the original series.

Malcolm in the Middle brothers reunite on set of revival series

Sun, Oct 26

The 13m-long ship can seat up to 50 passengers and swings 75 degrees to each side.

New Pirate Ship ride sets sail at Rainbow's End

Fri, Oct 24

All Black Jordie Barrett and girlfriend Alice Marshall.

All Blacks star, girlfriend announce engagement

Wed, Oct 22