24 Sep 2020

Driver trapped in submerged car in Lower Hutt dies

11:44 am on 24 September 2020

One person has been found dead in a submerged car in Wainuiomata in Lower Hutt.

Police lights

Photo: 123RF

Police were called to the serious crash at 5.30am.

A crane and a dive squad had been called in after the crash was reported.

The car has now been recovered and the road has re-opened.