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Person killed after crash near Whanganui

12:19 pm on 25 August 2024

(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

A person has been killed and another injured after a crash near Whanganui.

Only one vehicle was involved in the crash, which happened about 12:30pm Sunday, at Pākaraka, on State Highway 3, a police spokesperson said.

The injured person was taken to hospital with serious to moderate injuries.

A scene examination and enquiries into what happened were being carried out.