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Diversions in place after fatal crash east of Pukekohe

14:37 pm on 14 January 2023

(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

A person has been killed in a crash between a truck and car in Pukekohe East, in South Auckland.

The vehicles collided on Pukekohe East Road, near the intersection with Morgan Road, about 12.30pm on Saturday, police said.

The driver of the car died at the scene.

Police said Pukekohe East Road was closed to traffic, and diversions were in place.