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Serious crash closes SH1 near Taihape

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Police are at a serious crash near Taihape. Whanganui Chronicle photograph by Bevan Conley.

Police are at a serious crash near Taihape. Whanganui Chronicle photograph by Bevan Conley.

State Highway 1 has re-opened near Taihape after a serious crash this morning.

Police were alerted to the crash at 8.10am, and attended with other emergency services. The highway was closed for a time between Gorge Rd and Rauma Rd.

Initial reports suggested people were seriously injured.

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