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Person seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100m down bank in Waikato

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Police say the crash happened on Kāwhia Rd, Hauturu, about 5pm. Photo / NZME

Police say the crash happened on Kāwhia Rd, Hauturu, about 5pm. Photo / NZME

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One person is seriously injured in the Waikato town of Hauturu after a vehicle crashed and ended 100m down a bank.

Drivers are told to delay travel to Kāwhia as State Highway 31 is down to one lane.

Police say the accident on Kāwhia Rd, between Te Rauamoa Rd and Harbour Rd, was reported about 5pm.

Delays are expected for a couple of hours.

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