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Two dead after crash involving logging truck and car near Tauranga

September 13, 2018
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Two people are dead after a crash involving a car and logging truck near Tauranga today.

The crash occurred at Pukehina, south-east of Tauranga, at 3.15pm.

Diversions are in place at State Highway 2 and Old Coach Rd, and Pukehina Rd and Station Rd.

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