16 Apr 2025

Person riding scooter in critical condition after being hit by van

5:00 pm on 16 April 2025
E-scooter.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 1pm. Photo: 123RF

A person is in a critical condition after the scooter they were riding collided with a van towing a trailer in Dunedin.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Cargill Street and Stuart Street at about 1pm.

Police said a serious crash unit had been sent to the scene and diversions were in place.

St John said the person was taken to Dunedin Hospital.

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