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One person dead, another seriously injured after two-car crash in Whangarei

August 11, 2018
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A road closure sign in front of a Police vehicle. (Source: 1 NEWS)

One person died at the scene and another was hospitalised after a two-car crash in Whangarei today.

The injured person was transported to Whangarei Hospital in a serious condition.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Whareora Road around 3pm.

Whareora Road is blocked and diversions have been put in place.


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