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Person dies in two-vehicle crash north of Geraldine

By 1News Reporters
August 14, 2024
Police were called to the scene on Orari Bridge/State Highway 79 at around 8.30am.

Police were called to the scene on Orari Bridge/State Highway 79 at around 8.30am. (Source: 1News)

One person has died following a two-vehicle crash north of Geraldine this morning.

Police were called to the scene on Orari Bridge/State Highway 79 at around 8.30am.

The serious crash unit has examined the scene.

Inquiries into the crash are ongoing.

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