SH1 reopens after fatal two-vehicle crash near Tirau
A crash on SH1 near Tirau claimed one life overnight.
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The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.
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Hato Hone St John were notified of the incident at 07.46am.
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Police were called to Silverdale Road just before 3pm.
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