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Man dead after car crashes into fence in Morrinsville

March 13, 2018

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A man is dead after a car crashed into a fence in Morrinsville in Waikato today.

The accident happened near Goodwin Ave around 4pm today.

Police say the sole occupant of the car, a man, died at the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

New Zealand Accidents Hamilton and Waikato

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