Fatal Crash, Glassford Road, Otago

Friday, 21 February 2025, 11:17 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

One person has died following a serious crash on Glassford Road, Otago overnight.

Police were alerted to the single-vehicle crash at around 11pm.

Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit examined the scene overnight.

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