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Eastbourne: Weather conditions and flooding
Monday, 12 June 2006, 4:28 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
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NZ Police CommCens Alert 16:10 12-06-2006
Wellington
Location of incident: Marine Drive
Eastbourne
Incident Type: Weather conditions and
flooding
Police advise Marine Drive Eastbourne is down to
one lane at Sorrento Bay due to flooding and debri on the
road. All motorists are advise to drive to the conditions.
ENDS
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