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Person dies in hospital following Wallacetown crash

StuffNZ HeraldWednesday 19 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A person who was critically injured in a Southland crash has died in hospital. The incident occurred on the Riverton-Wallacetown Highway on 21 July. Police confirmed that a second person was seriously injured in the two-vehicle collision.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 19 Aug, 6:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 30 minutes
  1. StuffStuff

    Person dies four weeks after Southland crash (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Wallacetown crash: Person dies in hospital nearly a month after smash (opens in new tab)