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Driver killed in overnight crash on SH6 near Charleston

October 15, 2022

One person has been killed in an overnight crash on State Highway 6 in the Buller District, police say.

In a statement, police said that “emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 6 near Croninville Terrace just after 4.30 am.”

The driver of the vehicle died at the scene. One lane remains open and the crash is currently under investigation.

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