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Man dies after single-vehicle crash in Manawatū

June 12, 2022
A file image of a police car at the scene of a crash.

A file image of a police car at the scene of a crash. (Source: 1News)

A man has died after a single-vehicle crash in the Manawatū early this morning.

Police said the driver of the vehicle had died at the scene on Cheltenham-Hunterville Rd, near the Kiwitea Stream Bridge.

Police were notified of the crash at around 3.15am.

The serious crash unit has been advised and an investigation is ongoing.

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