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A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei this morning.
The crash on Taihape-Napier Road, involving a truck and a pedestrian, was reported just after 11:20am.
The pedestrian died at the scene. The truck driver sustained moderate to serious injuries.
Taihape-Napier Road remains closed near Comet Road while a scene examination is conducted.
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Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a water-related incident in Mahia on Sunday 11 January.
He was 69-year-old Peter Reece Walker, from Mahia.
Our thoughts are with those close to him at this time.
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
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An earlier release stated the fatal crash on Taihape-Napier Road involved two vehicles and a pedestrian.
This is incorrect, the crash involved one vehicle and a pedestrian.
We ask media to please update their stories to reflect this.
We apologise for any confusion caused.
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