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One person dies following two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Lake Taupō

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

Emergency services responded to the crash on State Highway 1 near Rawhira Rd just after 1.10pm.

The road remains closed and diversions are in place around the western side of Lake Taupō, police said.

Motorists should continue to avoid the area.

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Hato Hone St John has been approached for comment.

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