One Briton has died and three are critically injured following a crash between a four-seater quad-cycle and a automobile in New Zealand, officers have mentioned.
The incident occurred at round 10.45am native time on Thursday on Puruatanga Street in Martinborough, on the nation’s North Island.
Wellington district highway policing supervisor Inspector Brad Allen mentioned in an announcement: “The deceased was critically injured but died at the scene before they could be airlifted to hospital.
“Three different individuals, additionally on the bike, suffered severe accidents.
“The serious crash unit are conducting a scene examination and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.”
He added officers’ “thoughts, aroha (the Maori word for love) and condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased”.
A spokesperson for the British International Workplace mentioned: “Our team in New Zealand have provided advice on bereavement abroad after one British person died and three others were seriously injured in Martinborough.
“Our ideas are with the household at this troublesome time.”
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A spokesperson for Life Flight instructed Radio New Zealand two individuals had been flown to Wellington Hospital after the collision.
Indi Bikes Martinborough proprietor Wayde Mines instructed Stuff his enterprise had employed the four-seater automobile to 2 {couples} visiting the world, which is thought for its vineyards.
“It was a beautiful day in Martinborough that ended badly,” he mentioned.
Shayne Hammond, basic supervisor of Poppies Vineyard, which is close to the crash website, described the incident as “horrifically sad”.
He instructed Radio New Zealand: “You can’t express the sadness. Everyone’s hurting and a couple of the guys are definitely struggling.”
