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Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a fatal crash on State Highway 7 last night.??
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Emergency services were alerted to the crash near Stillwater just after 6.15pm yesterday (Saturday 30 April).
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Police are limited in what we can say regarding the circumstances of the crash while a serious crash investigation is ongoing.
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However, initial indications are that a southbound car crossed the centre line, colliding with a northbound car.
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The driver of the southbound car was thrown from the car and sustained serious injuries. He was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital, where he is reported to be in a critical condition.?
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Tragically, the driver of the northbound car, a 56-year-old woman, died at the scene.?
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Two teenage passengers in the northbound car suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.?
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The road was closed for a time while the Serious Crash Unit completed a scene examination overnight. The road has subsequently reopened.?
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Police are working to support the families of all those involved in the crash.?
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We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash, who has not yet spoken to us.
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If you can help, please get in touch via 105 and quote event number 220501/3591.?
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ENDS
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?