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Two people injured in Waikato crash

January 2, 2018

One person is in a critical condition and another is in a moderate condition after a crash in Waikato.

A St John spokesperson told 1 NEWS they were called to the scene on State Highway 1, Piarere at 7:26pm. 

Both of the patients were transported to Waikato Hospital by helicopter. 

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