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Crash blocks Hawke's Bay expressway, one person seriously injured

October 13, 2022
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A two-vehicle crash on the Hawke's Bay expressway has left one person with serious injuries and the northbound lane blocked to traffic.

One person has been transported to Hastings Hospital in a serious condition police said in a statement.

The road is closed while emergency services attend the scene.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays.

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