Martinborough crash: UK man dies, three injured in New Zealand quad-cycle collision
A British man has died and three others are seriously injured following a collision between a four-seater quad-cycle and a car on New Zealand’s North Island.
Police said the incident occurred on Puruatanga Road in Martinborough.
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson told the PA news agency: “Our team in New Zealand have provided advice on bereavement abroad after one British person died and three others were seriously injured in Martinborough.
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NZ Police confirmed they were working with the British High Commission in Wellington as part of their investigation into the accident involving the four-wheel, pedal-powered cycle.
Inspector Brad Allen, Wellington district road policing manager, said in a statement: “The deceased was critically injured but died at the scene before they could be airlifted to hospital. Three other people, also on the bike, suffered serious injuries.
“Police’s thoughts, aroha and condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
“The serious crash unit are conducting a scene examination and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.”
A spokesperson for Life Flight told public broadcaster Radio New Zealand two people were flown to Wellington Hospital following the crash.
Indi Bikes Martinborough owner Wayde Mines told local news outlet Stuff his business hired the four-seater quadricycle to two couples visiting the area known for its vineyards.
“It was a beautiful day in Martinborough that ended badly,” he said.
“They certainly weren’t ‘party-party, we’re gonna drink lots of alcohol on the bike and get hammered’.
“It’s horrible.”
