# Fatal crash, Wellington

Date: 7 Nov 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

One person has died and four others were taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Brandon Street in central Wellington at about 2.10am, New Zealand Police said. The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene. Roads were closed overnight where Brandon Street meets Customhouse Quay, stop/go traffic management remained in place at the intersection, and motorists were advised to avoid the area.

## Original release

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Wellington overnight. Emergency services were called to the crash on Brandon Street about 2.10am today. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased and four others were injured and transported to hospital. The Serious Crash Unit has been at the scene. Road closures have been in place overnight where Brandon Street meets Customhouse Quay and there is still stop/go at the intersection. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 7 Nov 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand

Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-wellington-3
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