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Thread: Toy Ride in NZ leaves three dead. UPDATE Four dead.

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    Toy Ride in NZ leaves three dead. UPDATE Four dead.

    Got an email from an associate in NZ. Tragic end to a charity ride.

    Trio killed in tragic end to charity ride - New Zealand, world, sport, business & entertainment news on Stuff.co.nz



    Edit: Todays update.
    Sadly this accident has claimed it's fourth victim.

    The 11 year old girl has died in hospital yesterday.

    Timaru Herald

    I'm left speechless and saddened.
    Last edited by Hired_goon; 04-12-2007 at 12:07 PM. Reason: Update
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    Rip, My Uncle was telling me about this very sad.

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    RIP riders. Condolences to the families and friends of those involved, what a tragic turn just before Christmas

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    What happened to cause this crash? Anyone know anything further than what was written in the article?
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    It looks to me as if the camper van has moved left in his own lane to make room for the bikes heading the other way and hit the soft edges causing the driver to panic, the bus to lurch then find traction again and shoot across into the opposite lane sharply and roll, just guessing though. A nasty accident.
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    Quote Originally Posted by millsy View Post
    It looks to me as if the camper van has moved left in his own lane to make room for the bikes heading the other way and hit the soft edges causing the driver to panic, the bus to lurch then find traction again and shoot across into the opposite lane sharply and roll, just guessing though. A nasty accident.
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    yeah thats what i was thinking - classic 'over correction' reaction.

    RIP all.
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    R.I.P. Tragic just before x-mas.
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    Hate that stuff..

    RIP

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    not on the toy run?

    RIP & condolences to their families.

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    When I'm in the cage, I will not move over for motorcyclists (or cars) on narrow roads, and I don't believe anyone else should either.
    This is an extreme example of why people should just drive normally and let others do their own thing, particulary since bikes are capable of overtaking quite quickly.

    RIP to the riders involved.
    Sad to say, but this is a horrible accident brought about by a little bit of good will on the roads.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonchilds View Post
    When I'm in the cage, I will not move over for motorcyclists (or cars) on narrow roads, and I don't believe anyone else should either.

    This is an extreme example of why people should just drive normally and let others do their own thing, particulary since bikes are capable of overtaking quite quickly.
    Agree completely mate.

    Besides, you might interpret a car moving over as an invitation to pass while the car driver may not intend that at all.
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    My god, that is horrific.

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    RIP riders.

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    I cannot even imagine what a tragic time all involed are going through. What a horrible thing to happen.

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    RIP all.

    Its interesting the different wording in the two articles.

    Three people were killed after the motorcycles they were riding collided with a Britz campervan on State Highway 79 between Geraldine and Fairlie.
    Stuff.co.nz (bolding added by me)

    Three motorcyclists are dead after a campervan ploughed into a group delivering toys
    Timaruherald.co.nz (bolding by me)

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