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One person dead in Far North crash

December 30, 2017

Emergency services were called to the scene in Waiharara shortly before 8am.

One person is dead after a truck and trailer rolled in the Far North.

St John Ambulance confirmed the fatality after the accident at Waiharara, north of Kaitaia.

The truck blocked the south bound lane.

Police assisted traffic control to set up detours as the accident happened on a blind corner and they appealed to motorists to take care.

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