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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Three people have died in a collision between two vehicles in Whangārei this afternoon.

The crash happened about 4.10pm on State Highway 1 at Kauri, between Saleyards Road and Richards Road.

A Serious Crash Unit investigation is ongoing, however it appears a south-bound car has collided with an oncoming light truck that was towing a trailer.

Sadly, three people have died at the scene. One person has minor injuries and another person has been transported to hospital in a serious condition.

Police are unable to comment further at this time. 

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