North Taieri woman identified as victim of Invercargill train crash
Tuesday 22 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story KiwiRail
Police have named 52-year-old Jacqueline Mary Jones as the woman who died in a collision between a car and two locomotives. The accident occurred on September 18 near the intersection of East Road and Mill Road South on the outskirts of Invercargill.
Key facts
5 facts
- Victim identified as Jacqueline Mary Jones, aged 52, from North Taieri
- Crash occurred on Friday, 15 September 2026
- Collision involved a car and two coupled locomotives
- Location was near the intersection of East Rd and Mill Rd South near Invercargill
- The railway crossing features flashing lights and bells
The full story
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Police have identified 52-year-old Jacqueline Mary Jones of North Taieri as the woman who died in a vehicle and train collision near Invercargill. The crash occurred on the afternoon of Friday, 15 September, near the intersection of Mill Rd South and East Rd (State Highway 1).
Ms Jones died at the scene when the car she was driving collided with two coupled locomotives travelling as a unit. A KiwiRail spokesperson stated the train was travelling southbound at the time of the collision.
The crossing involved in the accident is equipped with bells and flashing lights. State Highway 1 was closed for a significant portion of the Friday while emergency services attended the site.
“Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time,” a police spokesperson said. Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.
Where reports differ
- One report states the crash occurred on 15 September, while another reports the date as 18 September
Compiled from reports by The Press and Stuff.