New Zealand police issue update on British survivors of quad-cycle crash
It is reported that two British couples - who were caught up in the crash - hired a four-seater pedal bike while visiting Martinborough, around 40 miles (65km) east of the capital Wellington.
Saturday 15 February 2025 15:20, UK
Police in New Zealand have issued an update following a fatal crash which killed one Briton and injured three others.
The collision happened on Thursday at about 10.45am in Puruatanga Road in the town of Martinborough, located on the North Island.
Police said the crash involved a car and a four-seater quad-cycle. On board the bike were three British people, one of whom died at the scene.
In a statement on Saturday, a police spokesperson said: "At this time three people remain in hospital in a stable condition.
"New Zealand Police is working with the British High Commission in NZ on this matter, including with efforts to contact family members of the people affected."
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A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson told the PA news agency on Friday: "Our team in New Zealand have provided advice on bereavement abroad after one British person died and three others were seriously injured in Martinborough.
"Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time."
The owner of Indi Bikes Martinborough, Wayde Mines, told local news outlet Stuff his business hired the four-seater quadricycle to two couples.
Martinborough is a small town around 40 miles (65km) east of the capital Wellington. The area is well known for its vineyards.
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Shayne Hammond, general manager of Poppies Winery, near the crash site, said the situation was "horrifically sad".
He told public broadcaster Radio New Zealand (RNZ): "You can't express the sadness. Everyone's hurting and a couple of the guys are definitely struggling."