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Crash on southbound motorway not a fatality

Infonews Editor

Monday 30 July 2007, 3:19PM

By Infonews Editor

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WELLINGTON

A crash on the Wellington Motorway near Aotea Quay off ramp which occurred at about 6.40am this morning did not result in a fatality as originally reported.

A car colided with the median barrier and rebounded across to the left hand barrier.

The occupant, a 40 year old man was inspected by ambulance staff at the scene but was not admitted to hospital.

A police investigation is looking into whether the crash was caused by a mediacl condition or if the car had a mechanical fault.

Confusion at the scene lead to incorrect information being reported at the time.