New Zealand PM Unharmed in Car Collision

Police investigate after limousine damaged in Wellington incident
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Posted Nov 28, 2024 1:15 AM CST
New Zealand PM Unharmed in Car Collision
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gestures as he speaks to supporters at a party event in Auckland, Oct. 14, 2023.   (AP Photo/Brett Phibbs, File)

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis were uninjured after a police car rear-ended their official limousine in a minor collision. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon on Wellington's main road to the airport. Authorities confirmed the Department of Internal Affairs, which oversees official vehicles, reported damage to the limousine's rear.

In a statement from Auckland on Thursday, Prime Minister Luxon expressed surprise at the incident, describing it as a "bit of a shock" but assured that he was "fine." There is no confirmation yet from the Prime Minister whether the limousine would be deemed a total loss.

The police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the collision. As the investigation is underway, further details regarding the crash, including potential causes or contributing factors, remain undisclosed. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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