Volunteer firefighter injured by vehicle in South Otago

Tuesday 26 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 26 Aug 2025, 2:02pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, WorkSafe New Zealand, Dunedin Hospital

A volunteer firefighter was struck by a vehicle while attending an emergency callout in Waitahuna on Monday. The vehicle was reportedly driven by another volunteer firefighter. WorkSafe has been notified following the incident, which occurred while crews were responding to a person who had fallen.

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1. StuffTue 26 Aug 2025, 1:23pm

   Firefighter revealed as driver who injured other volunteer firefighter (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 26 Aug 2025, 2:02pm

   WorkSafe notified after South Otago firefighter injured (opens in new tab)