Friday, 3 June 2016 - 7:26pm |
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Fatal crash on SH1 between Waikouaiti and Waitati

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A man has died in a four-car crash on SH1 between Waikouaiti and Waitati, near Dunedin.

Four others have been seriously injured and taken to Dunedin Hospital. 

State Highway 1 is closed between its intersections with Church Road and Coast Road. Diversions are in place.

Police are asking people to avoid any non-essential travel in the area. Motorists are also asked to be patient and to take extra care as traffic levels build in the area.

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Issued by Police Media Centre