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Person dies after crashing into tree in northern Waikato

January 6, 2022

A person has died after crashing their vehicle into a tree in Waerenga in northern Waikato.

Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Okaeria Rd and Kopuku Rd about 9.20am on Thursday.

Police said the person who died was the sole-occupant of the vehicle.

Diversions were in place and motorists were asked to avoid the area, however police said the road has since been reopened.

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