Crash in
Castlepoint
Emergency services responded to a single-vehicle collision on Masterton Castlepoint Rd at about 12.20pm yesterday. A police spokesperson confirmed that as a result of the crash, a scrub fire in the adjacent bushes [pictured] needed to be extinguished by Fire and Emergency [Fenz]. The driver had minor injuries. A spokesperson confirmed a Wellington Free Ambulance team was dispatched before being stood down because they were not required. The road was blocked for a short time while Fenz extinguished the scrub fire.
Remutaka crash
Police responded to multiple reports of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, on the Featherston side of the Remutaka Hill at about 10am yesterday morning. There were no reports of any injuries and a police spokesperson said there were no road blockages as a result of the incident.
Arrest made
One person has been arrested after police responded to reports of an altercation on Dixon St shortly after midday yesterday.
Community
Christmas
A Carterton community Christmas dinner will be held in the auditorium of the Carterton Events Centre on December 25 at 11.30am. It’s a free event, but if you can contribute koha, it would be appreciated.
If you would like to join, please register by Thursday this week by emailing sue.fleet@xtra.co.nz.
