Seven killed in 12 hours on NZ roads after campervan crash

From Checkpoint, 5:14 pm on 17 April 2023

Police have this afternoon issued a plea for motorists to take better care on the roads, following the death of seven people in the space of 12 hours.

Superintendent Steve Greally says he feels for all their families and friends - and says every road user needs to play their part in getting to where they're going, safely.

Some residents in Geraldine say the stretch of road where three people were killed in a campervan overnight is notorious for crashes.

The vehicle collided with a barrier and caught fire shortly after 1am.

Adam Burns is in Geraldine.