Passenger train T702 Lynx Express, collision with motor vehicle, near Omihi, 23 December 1994
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
94-129
On 23 December 1994, at 1745 hours Train 702, the Christchurch to Picton "Lynx Express" collided with a car on a level crossing over State Highway 1 just north of Omihi. A passenger in the car was killed and the driver and other passenger received serious injuries in the accident. The effectiveness of the road signs preceding the crossing was the only safety issue identified. Safety recommendations were issued in respect of the signage at railway level crossings.
Location
near Omihi (-43.009955,172.871881) [may be approximate]