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Man dies in submerged vehicle on SH39
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A man has died after his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters while travelling on State Highway 39 in the Waikato overnight.

A member of public alerted emergency services to the submerged car, near the intersection with Kiwi Road at Puketotara, about 9.15pm.

Sadly, one person was located deceased inside the vehicle.

State Highway 39 remains closed.

Anyone travelling in the Waikato District is urged to take care and should not attempt to cross flooded roads.

Image credit: Lucian Alexe

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