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Two seriously injured in crash near Kaikōura

September 23, 2022
A police car (file).

A police car (file). (Source: 1News)

Two people have been seriously injured in a crash near Kaikōura this morning.

The two-vehicle crash took place near Wilderness Rd about 4.25am.

Police say two people are believed to be seriously hurt.

The road is closed, with diversions in place.

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