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Body found in car on fire in Waitotara near Whanganui

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A person died in a fiery crash at Waitotara near Whanganui on Sunday.

Emergency services received a report of a car fire on Brewer Road about 9pm and a body was located in the vehicle.

Police say an investigation is under way, but initial indications are that the fire was the result of a crash and the death is not suspicious.

Only one vehicle was involved.

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