Body of missing motorist recovered

Bay Of Plenty, 13 August 2013 - The body of a motorist missing since a serious crash on the Mangatapu Bridge in Tauranga last night has been located by police divers.

The man in his 20s was located inside a van which has also been recovered from the water using a crane.

His family are in the process of being notified and a formal identification will need to take place. The man will not be named until this process is complete.

Police wish to acknowledge the assistance of the Tauranga Harbour Master and the Mount Surf Lifesaving Club.

ENDS

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