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Trucks crash and kill cow in Waikato, road closed

September 5, 2023

A cow has been killed after being struck by a truck in the Waikato this morning.

Police said two trucks had crashed after one struck a cow on State Highway 27 at around 4.30am.

One truck driver was reported to have minor to moderate injuries.

SH27 between Wardville Rd, Waharoa and Diagonal Rd, Ngarua is closed in both directions.

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