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Driver freed after logging truck rolls off road in South Otago

Otago Daily TimesNZ HeraldRNZMonday 1 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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A driver was freed by firefighters after being trapped in a logging truck crash on Coe Road, north of Balclutha. The accident occurred just after 11am on Monday in the Stony Creek area. The driver was reported to be seriously injured.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Mon 1 Dec 2025, 11:49am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 4 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Person 'heavily trapped' after South Otago logging truck crash (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    One person trapped after logging truck rolls in South Otago (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Firefighters free driver trapped in Otago logging truck crash (opens in new tab)