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Person trapped in car after Taupō crash

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A tow truck was needed to remove both vehicles from the scene. Photo / File

A tow truck was needed to remove both vehicles from the scene. Photo / File

A person was trapped in a car following a crash in Taupō.

Emergency services were called to a two-car crash at the intersection Huia St and Mere Rd about 9.20pm, a police spokeswoman said.

One person was trapped for a stage and the road was partially blocked, she said.

A tow truck was needed to remove both vehicles from the scene, she said.

One person was taken to Taupō Hospital with moderate injuries, a St John spokeswoman said.

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