UPDATE - Fatal Crash, SH 2, Whirinaki

Thursday, 1 December 2022, 7:05 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Police can confirm a person has passed away following a crash on SH 2, Tangoio on Tuesday 29 November.

They were transported to hospital in a critical condition and have died from their injuries.

An investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

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