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Pukaki crash: Police appeal for witnesses

Pukaki crash news
Lake Pukaki.

As an investigation into a fatal crash on State Highway 8 at Pukaki on 30 March continues, Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them.

The crash occurred at around 1.30pm on Saturday and involved two cars and a motorcycle.

Three people were initially confirmed deceased at the scene and a fourth person has subsequently passed away in hospital.

Officers have spoken to a number of people who were present at the scene following the crash, but we would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash, in order to build a complete picture of what occurred.

If you can help, please call Police on 105 or make a report online quoting file number 240331/4655.

Image credit: Jeffry Surianto

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