Wellington vehicle fire leaves one dead, another seriously injured

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24 Sep, 2025 08:59 PMQuick Read

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A scene guard is in place in a carpark on Taita Drive as police continue to make enquiries. Photo / Supplied

A person has died after a vehicle fire near Wellington overnight.

Police were called to Taita Drive, in Lower Hutt, at about 1.30am after reports of a vehicle ablaze in a carpark.

Another person was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A scene guard remained in place this morning as
police continued to make inquiries.

The death is not thought to be suspicious.