Police say body found next to burnt out car in Muriwai, Auckland
A body has been found next to a burnt out car in Muriwai.
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A body has been found next to a burnt out car in Muriwai on Tuesday morning.
Emergency services are at the scene of the fire at Jack Butt Lane and the area has been cordoned off.
Police said Fire and Emergency advised them of the fire at about 8.30am.
The fire had been extinguished and a person's body was found next to the vehicle, police said.
Police are carrying out a scene examination.
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