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One dead in crash on State Highway 1 in Wairakei, Taupō

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State Highway 1 near Taupō is closed due to a fatal crash this morning. Photo / NZME

State Highway 1 near Taupō is closed due to a fatal crash this morning. Photo / NZME

One person has died in a two-vehicle crash near Taupō.

State Highway 1, between SH5 and Centennial Drive, is expected to be closed for some time as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene.

Police were called to the crash about 9.50am.

Diversions are in place and motorists should avoid the area if possible.

UPDATE 2:00PM
This section of #SH1 remains closed as a serious crash investigation takes place. Continue to follow the detour via Centennial Dr and Wairakei Dr. ^LB https://t.co/wslfNMbuqQ

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) July 14, 2022
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews sent two fire crews to the scene and St John responded with one helicopter, one ambulance and one rapid response unit.

It's the second fatal crash along that stretch of SH1, also known as the Eastern Taupō Arterial, in two days.

One person died in a crash near the intersection of Centennial Drive on Tuesday.

More to come.

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