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Fatal crash in Papatoetoe overnight

Papatoetoe crash leaves one dead
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Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Papatoetoe last night.

The single vehicle crash on Puhinui Road was reported at around 10:15pm.

The sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to hospital with critical injuries, where they died a short time later.

The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

Image credit: Lucian Alexe

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