Baby who was born after serious Nelson crash has died

May 7, 2018
The front of an ambulance vehicle.

A baby who was born following a serious crash on Waimea Road, Nelson, on April 30th died in Wellington Hospital on Saturday.

The baby was born via emergency C-section in Nelson Hospital following the crash and shortly after was flown to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition.

The father suffered serious chest injuries in the head-on crash, with Stuff reporting he collapsed while trying to help his  30-week pregnant partner.

He has since been discharged.

Police extended their sympathies to the family.

"We are continuing to investigate the crash which occurred at around 6:20pm," police said.

A 47-year-old man has been charged with careless driving causing injury, with more charges possible.


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