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'Serious injuries' in Bluff incident involving vehicle, pedestrians

July 21, 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 crash involving a vehicle and two pedestrians on Gore Street in Bluff has led to "initial indications" of "serious injuries", police say.

Police were alerted to the incident at around 1.30pm on Thursday.

Traffic management is in place while emergency services attend the crash site.

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

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