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Missing woman found dead in car that crashed down embankment in Northland

January 29, 2021

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A woman reported missing in the Far North this week has been found dead inside a crashed car.

The woman, described by authorities as in her mid-60s, had been missing since Wednesday. 

Search and rescue staff found the crashed car down a bank on Kaitaia-Awaroa Road today while looking for her.

"Sadly a woman was located deceased inside the vehicle," a police spokesperson confirmed to 1 NEWS today.

The serious crash unit is investigating and delays are expected on the road, police say.

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