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Person dies after two-vehicle crash in Tairua

By 1News Reporters
December 13, 2024
Emergency services were called to Main Rd in Tairua, between Manaia and Daphne roads, about 5.20pm yesterday.

Emergency services were called to Main Rd in Tairua, between Manaia and Daphne roads, about 5.20pm yesterday. (Source: 1News)

A person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Tairua in the Coromandel yesterday.

In a statement, police said emergency services were called to Main Rd in Tairua, between Manaia and Daphne roads, about 5.20pm yesterday.

"Sadly, one person was unable to be revived," a police spokesperson said.

The death has been referred to the Coroner.

Police said the Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination and inquiries were ongoing.

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