Police have confirmed an adult and two children were killed when a car left the road and became partially submerged in a creek in Waiuku yesterday.
The accident occurred around 3.30pm yesterday when the vehicle left Masters Rd, which is known locally as ‘The Rollercoaster’.
All three occupants were found dead at the scene, Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Jared Pirret, said.
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“All emergency services deployed to the scene and worked together to carry out a rescue operation, and we acknowledge their professionalism.”
The trio have not been named, but Pirret confirmed they were an adult and two children.
The serious crash unit is investigating.
“This incident will impact the tight-knit community in Waiuku, and I know people’s thoughts are with the families caught up in this event.”
Police were on site today, clearing the culvert where the vehicle landed.
Pieces of the car and a booster seat were visible.
Members of the family, who came to pay their respects, told 1News that the two younger victims were aged seven and five.
Billy McLean was working in his workshop nearby when he heard what sounded like a car going off the road, he told RNZ.
“It’s not the first time I’ve heard it. It’s not the first time it’s happened here.
“I knew what it was straight away and just ran straight down there to find the car upside down in the ditch, unfortunately.”
He told RNZ he tried his best to get them out, but “there was absolutely no way that car was going to open”.
“There’s not much anyone could have done.”
He then called 111.
He wanted action from authorities, including speed cameras on the road.
