Body removed from burnt-out Marlborough car

  • 08/02/2016
The car was found at Tuamarina which lies in between Picton and Blenheim (Newshub.)
The car was found at Tuamarina which lies in between Picton and Blenheim (Newshub.)

The body found in a burnt-out car in Marlborough has been removed, with results of a post-mortem expected tomorrow.

The Fire Service was called to the scene around 8:30am yesterday where they found a white Toyota Corolla station wagon in a layby off State Highway 1 at Tuamarina.

The investigation into the cause of the fire continues and at this stage the cause is yet to be established.

Anyone who saw the car should call police on (09) 578 5279 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Newshub.