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Person dies following two-vehicle Waikato crash

March 26, 2022

A person has died and another is in serious condition following a crash between two vehicles on SH27 at Tatuanui in the Waikato.

The incident happened just before 8am and emergency services are at the scene.

One person died at the scene, while a second was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Diversions are in place at SH27/Cussen Road and SH27/Ngarua Road.

The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene.

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