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One dead after Marlborough crash, holiday road toll reaches 4

October 24, 2022
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One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Kekerengu, Marlborough this afternoon.

Police said the crash was reported at around 3.10pm - another person is also reported to have moderate injuries.

The road has now re-opened after the Serious Crash Unit completed their examination and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash on SH1 to contact them.

An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway.

If you witnessed the crash - contact police by phoning 105 and referencing event number P052355016.

It comes after two road deaths in Lower Hutt and Waikato on Saturday, and one in Bay of Plenty yesterday.

It brings the holiday road toll, which began at 4pm on Friday and ends at 6am tomorrow, to four.

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