One person dies in Marlborough crash that downed powerlines

Saturday 19 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 20 Jul 2025, 7:25am

A person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Okaramio on Saturday evening. The accident brought down powerlines across the road, causing the highway to close. Police say the section of road remains closed while the serious crash unit investigates.

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1. RNZSat 19 Jul 2025, 7:06pm

   Marlborough highway closed after powerlines downed in crash (opens in new tab)

   • Section of SH6 closed after fatal Marlborough crash brings down power lines (opens in new tab) Sun 20 Jul 2025, 7:25am
2. 1NewsSat 19 Jul 2025, 7:16pm

   Person dies in Marlborough crash, powerlines downed (opens in new tab)