Hastings crash leaves one dead, another seriously injured
One of the drivers died at the scene, while the driver of the other car was taken to hospital.
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A person has died and another seriously injured following a two-car crash in Hastings.
Emergency services were called to Southampton Street West, near the King Street South intersection about 12.20am.
One of the drivers died at the scene, while the driver of the other car was taken to hospital.
There was no one else in either car.
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