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Fatal crash in Wellsford

Wellsford news
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A person has died after a single-vehicle crash at Te Arai overnight.

Police were called to the scene on Mangawhai Road, between Braddick Road and Fairy Hill Road, about 11.15pm, where officers found a vehicle crashed into a tree.

Sadly, the sole occupant died at the scene and Police are providing support to their next of kin.

The Serious Crash Unit has carried out a scene examination and enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

Mangawhai Road reopened about 5am.

Image credit: Lucian Alexe

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Source:NZ Police

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