A 69-year-old man from Ōamaru dies after a car plunges into the water at Holmes Wharf, police say. Officers respond to the incident in Ōamaru Harbour, where the vehicle entered the water. Police report that the man does not survive.
Police are asking witnesses to come forward as they piece together what happened. The Serious Crash Unit examines the scene, including the circumstances leading up to the vehicle entering the harbour. Both outlets focus on confirming the victim’s identity and age, the location at Holmes Wharf, and the need for information from anyone who saw the incident or its approach.
