Three firefighters injured after vehicle rolls in Manawatū
Friday 2 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hato Hone St John
Three volunteer firefighters were injured on Friday when their engine rolled on Mt Biggs Rd in Halcombe. The crew was travelling to a vegetation fire when the crash occurred. Two people are in moderate condition, with one taken to Whanganui Hospital and another to Palmerston North Hospital.
Key facts
6 facts
- Three volunteer firefighters were injured.
- The incident occurred on Mt Biggs Road in Halcombe.
- The crash happened around 12.20pm or 12.21pm on Friday.
- Two people were taken to hospitals in Whanganui and Palmerston North with moderate injuries.
- The vehicle was responding to a vegetation fire.
- The police serious crash unit has been notified.
The full story
1 min read · 3 outlets
Three volunteer firefighters were injured after their fire engine rolled on Mt Biggs Road in Halcombe on Friday. The incident occurred while the crew was responding to a vegetation fire.
Emergency services were alerted to the crash at approximately 12.20pm or 12.21pm. The vegetation fire on Mt Biggs Road was under control by 12.30pm.
Hato Hone St John transported two people with moderate injuries to Whanganui and Palmerston North hospitals. The response included two ambulances, a rapid response unit, and an operations manager.
Police have placed cordons at the scene and the serious crash unit has been notified. Fire and Emergency New Zealand stated they are supporting the injured, their families, and the rest of the crew.
Where reports differ
- The exact time the incident was reported varies between 12.20pm and 12.21pm.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald and 1News.
