04 January

Police can confirm a person has died following a single-vehicle crash in
Taupiri, Waikato, this afternoon.

Police extends their sincere condolences to the person’s family and loved
ones.

Dawson Road, where the crash occurred, remains blocked in both directions as
power lines were brought down in the crash. It is likely to be closed to
traffic for some time between Lake Road and Kerie Road.

Police are advising motorists to delay their travel or avoid the area
altogether.

Police will be making enquiries into what has occurred on behalf of the
coroner, who will release their finding in due course.

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