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The loader driver tried to scoop up one of the boy racer's cars, a witness says.
The loader driver tried to scoop up one of the boy racer's cars, a witness says.
The death comes less than a week after the crash on Maraetai Drive last Wednesday.
An earlier crash has closed off the southbound off-ramp to Neilson St, in Auckland, today.
The two male victims were in their teens and 50s respectively.
There was a serious crash in Auckland's West Harbour this afternoon.
The incident took place between the Pyes Pa and Oropi roundabouts on State Highway 29A.
Maraetai Drive is closed and cordons are expected to be in place for the afternoon.
Sun strike, poor layout, smashed barriers, speed, and fatigue all played a part.
Motorists heading into the city face delays.
Car rolled up to four times south of Hastings, no injuries reported
'Road deaths aren't just numbers,' police boss says.
Remutaka Hill Rd is now open.
Motorists told to expect delays until scene is cleared.
The crash blocked southbound lanes just after the Penrose Rd overbridge.
The two people were 22 and 21 years old.
I felt the car just lose control, and I knew right then, 'I'm going to crash' - survivor
Witnesses said a driver was cut from their vehicle by firefighters.
Homeowner Niraj Prasad says the family is in shock and house has suffered major damage.
A helicopter was sent to the scene.
Police attended the collision at 12.30am on Thursday, after a car hit a tree.
A serious crash on Auckland's southern motorway is causing some delays this morning.
The 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.
Police were called to the two-vehicle collision mid-morning.
More rain, wind and snow is forecast over the coming days.
Philippa Hyndman is still experiencing pain from injuries in a hit-and-run in 2017.
Hawke's Bay residents Nigel and Janine set up their dashcam for a first drive with it on Saturday, only to capture a horror near-miss on Taihape Rd as a car sped through a give way sign at the intersection with Ohiti Rd. Video / Supplied
The bodies of two people have now been recovered from a Mid Canterbury canal.
A man was arrested at the scene on Tremain Ave about 10.45am today.