Police have appealed for witnesses to a vehicle collision as part of the investigation into a fatal vehicle fire east of Hamilton earlier this week.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Marshmeadow and Holland roads at around 3.50am on February 19 to reports of a vehicle fire.
“The person was found deceased in the vehicle by firefighters, who notified police,” a police spokesperson said.
Diversions were put in place for several hours with trains delayed as a scene examination was carried out.
Today, police appealed for witnesses to a vehicle collision on Holland Rd between 3am and 4am on February 19.
“In particular, we would like to speak to a woman who was parked on the roadside and spoke with another witness,” the spokesperson added.
“We believe she may have information that can assist our inquiries.”
Anyone with relevant information should contact police on 105.
