One person has died after vehicle plunged into Waipara River

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jun 05, 2022 |

One person has died following a crash in Amberley.

A vehicle went off the road and into the Waipara River, off Double Corner Road, about 5:35pm last night.

Two people were initially trapped in the vehicle but were freed.

A police spokesperson said one of them sadly died a short time later, with the second person receiving moderate injuries.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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