One person dies following Southland truck and car crash

Thursday 20 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 20 Aug, 8:02am

In this story Paul Davison KC

A person has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Grove Bush. The accident involving a truck and a car occurred at the intersection of Grove Bush and Rakahoka Hedgehope roads on 10 August.

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1. StuffThu 20 Aug, 7:55am

   One dead after truck and car crash in Southland (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 20 Aug, 8:02am

   Grove Bush, Southland crash: Police confirms one person has died in hospital (opens in new tab)