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Eight injured in serious two-vehicle crash in Otago

June 17, 2023

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A collision between a van and a ute injured eight people in Otago this afternoon.

Police said they responded to a two-vehicle crash on the Manuka Gorge Highway that occurred at around 4.30pm.

They said it appeared two people were seriously injured, two moderately injured, and four left with minor injuries.

The road is blocked as emergency services respond and diversions have been put in place.

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Police urge motorists to take care on the roads and drive to the conditions.

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