Occupants escape after hybrid car catches fire in Dunedin crash

Tuesday 1 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 1 Jul 2025, 4:03pm

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Two people escaped a hybrid vehicle after it collided with a power pole on State Highway 88 near St Leonards Drive. The crash occurred around 1.30pm on Tuesday, causing the car to burst into flames. Emergency services attended the scene, and all occupants were out of the vehicle.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 1 Jul 2025, 2:27pm

   Watch: Car engulfed in flames in Dunedin crash (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 1 Jul 2025, 2:59pm

   Dunedin car fire: Pair has lucky escape after car crashes into power pole and catches fire (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 1 Jul 2025, 4:00pm

   Watch: Car ablaze after crashing into power pole in Dunedin (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via StuffTue 1 Jul 2025, 4:03pm

   Hybrid car crashes into power pole on SH88, goes up in flames (opens in new tab)

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