One critical, two seriously injured in crash near Whanganui

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Unexplained death in Taita, Lower Hutt early on Sunday 26th January 2020.  A Police cordon and crime scene invetsigation tent were in place Monday 27th January 2020.  Police Emergency tape.

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One person is in a critical condition and two seriously injured after a crash near Whanganui.

Police were notified of the crash on State Highway 3, south of Turakina, just after 6am on Friday.

The road is currently blocked by the crash and diversions are in place.

The diversions are in place at the intersections of State Highway 3 and Whanganui Road, and State Highway 3 and Union Road.

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