# Fatal crash: Dairy Flat

Date: 5 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## Original release

Two people have died following a serious crash on Dairy Flat Highway this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 2.30pm. Sadly, two people were pronounced deceased at the scene. A third person was transported to hospital in a serious condition. The road was closed but has since reopened. The Serious Crash Unit attended, and enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 5 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-dairy-flat-2
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Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-dairy-flat-2
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