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Two people injured in two-car crash near Taupō

December 29, 2018

The incident occurred at the intersection of SH 41 and Pukawa Road, in Omori, at 12.10pm. (Source: Other)

Two people have been injured, one seriously, following a two-car crash in the Taupō district this afternoon.

The incident occurred at the intersection of SH 41 and Pukawa Road, in Omori, at 12.10pm.

One person is in a serious condition, while another received moderate injuries in the crash.

Two people have been injured following an incident at the intersection of SH 41 and Pukawa Road, in Omori, at 12.10pm.

Two people have been injured following an incident at the intersection of SH 41 and Pukawa Road, in Omori, at 12.10pm. (Source: 1 NEWS)

A helicopter has been dispatched and motorists have been asked to avoid the area.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.

One person is in a serious condition, while another received moderate injuries in the crash.

One person is in a serious condition, while another received moderate injuries in the crash. (Source: 1 NEWS)

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