New Zealand / Transport

One killed in rural Southland crash

09:12 am on 12 February 2023

Police are investigating. Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

A crash in Southland has left one person dead overnight.

The single-car accident happened about 1am on North Makarewa Grove Bush Road, north of Invercargill.

The drive - the sole occupant - died at the scene.

Police are investigating.

There had previously been 36 deaths on the roads this year, according to Ministry of Transport figures.