Update : Tamahere fatal crash
Saturday, 7 October 2017, 4:11 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
"Update : Tamahere fatal crash"
One person has died
following a crash involving a car and truck on State Highway
One at Tamahere.
The person who died was in the car.
The
northbound and southbound lanes of the road remain closed
and diversions are in place.
The road is expected to stay
closed for some time and Police thank motorists for their
patience.
The Serious Crash Unit is
investigating.
ENDS
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