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One dead, one critical after three-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hampden

Emergency services were called to the Mile Flat Road–State Highway 1 intersection about 2.15pm, and the Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Source: New Zealand Police
One dead, one critical after three-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hampden
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Police say one person has died after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Mile Flat Road and State Highway 1 near Hampden in North Otago.

Emergency services were called around 2.15pm. One person died at the scene. Another has critical injuries and is being treated in hospital. Two others have minor injuries.

The Serious Crash Unit attended and an investigation into how the crash occurred is under way. No further details have been released at this stage.

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