Firefighter injured after being hit by vehicle near Lawrence

Monday 25 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 25 Aug 2025, 4:59pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, Dunedin Hospital

A firefighter sustained moderate injuries after being struck by a vehicle while attending a callout near Lawrence in Otago. The incident occurred on Monday morning while the firefighter was assisting a person who had fallen from a ladder. The individual was flown to hospital for treatment.

How they headlined it

3:37pm4:59pm

1. StuffMon 25 Aug 2025, 3:37pm

   Firefighter seriously injured by vehicle while attending callout (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 4:59pm

   Firefighter hit by vehicle while helping victim of fall (opens in new tab)