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Police and St John were called to East Tamaki Rd near Preston Rd in Otara following reports that a vehicle had collided with a tree shortly before 2 a.m. Photo / Hayden Woodward
One person died after an accident on State Highway 1, Tokoroa.
The accident, which involved a pedestrian and a car, occurred just before midnight last night.
A police spokesman said a second pedestrian suffered moderate injuries.
“The road has since been reopened.
“Investigations are under way into the circumstances of the accident.”
Emergency services also responded to a serious accident in Auckland overnight.
Police and St John were called to East Tamaki Rd near Preston Rd in Otara after a car collided with a tree shortly before 2 a.m.
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Meanwhile, emergency services today are at the scene of a serious accident on State Highway 2 in Putorino, Hawke’s Bay.
The single vehicle accident near Haliburton Rd was reported around 10.40 a.m.
“Initial reports indicate that there are injuries,” a police spokesman said.
“The highway will be closed and traffic management will be in place.”
Police have advised motorists to avoid the area if possible.
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