Woman dies in hospital after Timaru car accident

NZ HeraldStuffThursday 27 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Mary Shaw has died in hospital two days after being struck by a car near the intersection of Wai-iti Road and Wilson Street in Timaru. Her husband, Grant Shaw, expressed his grief and sent commiserations to the driver involved in the incident.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 27 Aug, 10:48am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 57 minutes
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