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Campervan crash closes Wānaka highway

29.04.2026 07:25 1 min 1 source
Otago Daily Times Online News ENG
Campervan crash closes Wānaka highway
Original source: Otago Daily Times Online News

Three people suffered moderate injuries in a campervan crash on the Wānaka-Luggate Highway, blocking traffic in both directions. Emergency services responded at 2pm, with two ambulances assessing three people in moderate condition. The highway fully reopened by 4:10pm.

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Campervan crash closes Wānaka highway

29.04.2026 Otago Daily Times Online News ENG Original source

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