Aug 28

Police investigate fatal crash in Western Bay of Plenty

Police and emergency services responded to a crash on Te Puna Station Rd around 12.30am where two cars have collided.

Unfortunately a woman in her 40's has died as a result of the crash and her death has been referred to the Coroner.

The driver of the other car was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Neither car had any passengers.

The Serious Crash Unit are investigating.

Police are working with the family of the deceased woman and are not in a position to release her name at this stage.

Police's thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

ENDS

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