Fatal Crash, Manawatū

Sunday, 5 December 2021, 5:59 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

04 December

A person has died after falling from the back a utility vehicle on Te Awa Road, in Pohangina, Manawatū this evening.

The incident was reported to emergency services at around 6pm.

The person was critically injured and subsequently passed away at the scene.

Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

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