Van plunges down cliff in North Canterbury

[Leongsam]

Van plunges down cliff in North Canterbury

12:42 PM Saturday Feb 7, 2015

A rented white Hyundai mini-van carrying six occupants left Greta Road (State Highway One) and plunged down a 40 to 50m bank. Photo / Supplied by Westpac Rescue


One person is dead and five are injured following a mini-van's plunge down a North Canterbury bank this morning.

A rented white Hyundai mini-van carrying six occupants left Greta Road (State Highway One) and plunged down a 40 to 50m bank, Inspector Peter Hegarty of the southern police communication centre said.

One of the vehicle's occupants was confirmed deceased at the scene, four were flown to Christchurch hospital by helicopter with serious and moderate injuries and one was taken to ambulance with minor/moderate injuries.

The crash happened approximately 1km south of the Hurunui River bridge shortly before 10.22am this morning. Police were called at 10:25am, Mr Hegarty said.

The death has been referred to the Coroner who will determine cause of death.

Canterbury Police are appealing for anyone who saw the white min-van on SH1 prior to the crash or may have witnessed the mini-van leave the road to contact them on 03 363 7400 option 5.

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- NZME.

Copyright ©2015, APN New Zealand Limited

 

[Froggy]

Tiong rented it?

 

[Leongsam]

Tiong rented it?

No news yet. Guess which race. :p

 

[SureKnowSomething]

I was one of them. Fantastic Adrenalin rush.

 

[looneytan]

Van plunges down cliff everyday everywhere in the world, why is this newsworthy to busy SBF members?

 

[Leongsam]

Van plunges down cliff everyday everywhere in the world, why is this newsworthy to busy SBF members?

Many visit NZ as tourists. I'm providing them with a community service by illustrating that driving in NZ can be extremely dangerous. One wrong move and you could be dead.

 

[looneytan]

Many visit NZ as tourists. .

SBF members busy kpkb fucking each others where got time to visit NZ

 

[Leongsam]

SBF members busy kpkb fucking each others where got time to visit NZ

You forget that for every participating member, there at least 100 lurkers or guest viewers that read the content of this forum.

The info I post is for their benefit.

 

[sirus]

The driver's name could be Lee Van Cliff.

 

[palden]

No news yet. Guess which race. :p

must be Ah neh. Talking and shaking their head while driving

 

[Leongsam]

A minivan with six tourists has crashed and a person is dead in North Canterbury.


Police said the rented minivan was travelling south on State Highway 1 near Greta Valley when it crossed the centre line, travelled through a paddock and rolled down a steep bank about 10.20am.


One person died at the scene and the other five occupants were taken to Christchurch Hospital with injuries.


Police said further information, including the nationality of the tourists, would be released once the next of kin of the person who died in the crash were informed.


Canterbury Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the white minivan on SH1 prior to the crash to contact them by calling 03 363 740.


Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


- NZME.

 

[GoldenDragon]

No news yet. Guess which race. :p

Human race.

 

[looneytan]

Police said information ...... would be released once the next of kin of the person who died in the crash were informed.

anybody seen tonychat lately?

Amen

 

[Leongsam]

Jews! I was not expecting that. Could be undercover Mossad agents.

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Fatal van crash: Victim named


5:52 PM Sunday Feb 8, 2015 A rented white Hyundai mini-van carrying six occupants left Greta Road (State Highway One) and plunged down a 40 to 50m bank. Photo / Supplied by Westpac Rescue

The family of an Israeli woman who died in a van crash in North Canterbury has thanked the emergency services in New Zealand for their help and support.

Liora Keren, 61, died when the van carrying her, her husband and four fellow Israeli tourists crossed the centre line on State Highway 1 near Greta Valley and rolled down a bank.

She was a passenger in the rear of the van and was wearing a seat-belt at the time of the crash, police said.

A spokesperson on behalf of Mrs Keren's family and her holiday companions gave a statement through police.

"We are still coming to terms with the sudden loss of Liora," the statement said.

"She was much loved by her family and a cherished friend to those who knew her.

"We made many happy memories during our short time in New Zealand and would like to thank Canterbury Police, the NZ Fire Service and the paramedics from St John and Westpac for their help and support."

The spokesperson asked for privacy while the family and travelling companions came to turn with the death away from home.

Police said a female rear seat passenger is in a critical condition in Christchurch Hospital ICU. The driver, a 69 year old man, and the male front seat passenger and male and female rear seat passengers are all described as being in a comfortable condition in Christchurch Hospital.

Police said investigations were continuing into the crash.


- NZME.


Copyright ©2015, APN New Zealand Limited

 

[looneytan]

Jews! I was not expecting that.

this is what happens when people don't believe in Jesus