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Four seriously hurt in Te Puke crash, road closed

December 4, 2022
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Four people have been hospitalised with serious injuries following a crash in Te Puke in the early hours this morning.

Police said the crash on Number 2 Road, Te Puke was reported at 3.40am.

Four people were transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

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