Impatient drivers risking emergency worker safety at accident scenes
Tuesday 10 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning of dangerous driver behaviour at accident sites. Otago group manager Bobby Lamont reported a vehicle recently sped through a scene near Clyde, showing no regard for personnel. Officials say such near misses are occurring across the country, particularly in the Te Kei region.