Two people killed and two injured in Peria vehicle crash

Wednesday 26 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 27 Aug, 8:57am

Two people died and two others were injured after a two-vehicle collision on Oruru Road near Peria on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called to the scene near Jason Road around 8pm. One of the injured individuals is reported to be in critical condition.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 26 Aug, 9:05pm · 5 reports from 3 outlets over 12 hours

StuffWed 26 Aug, 9:05pm

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NZ HeraldWed 26 Aug, 9:37pm

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1NewsThu 27 Aug, 8:57am

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