SH1 through Desert Road closed after fatal crash
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RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham
A person has died in a crash on the Desert Road in the central North Island.
Police say two vehicles collided near Oturere Stream shortly after 1pm on Saturday.
State Highway 1 between Rangipo and Waiouri was closed, traffic being diverted via State Highways 49, 4, 47 and 46.
Motorists were being told to allow extra time for their journey.
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