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One person dead after two-car crash near Whakatāne

By 1News Reporters
October 5, 2024
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash between Belmont Rd and Murphys Rd at around 4.40pm.

Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash between Belmont Rd and Murphys Rd at around 4.40pm. (Source: 1News)

One person has died after a crash near Whakatāne last night.

Police were alerted to the two-car crash on White Pine Bush Rd at about 11.40pm.

"One person was seriously injured and was airlifted to Whakatāne Hospital," a police spokesperson said.

"Sadly they have subsequently passed away.

"Two other people suffered minor injuries in the crash.

"Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way."

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