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One dead, one critical after suspicious crash in Auckland
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Police say a person has died and another is in a critical condition following a suspicious crash in Auckland overnight.
At about 1am in Manurewa, officers spotted a Mitsubishi vehicle being chased by an Isuzu and signalled for the Isuzu to stop after becoming concerned.
Moments after lights and sirens were activated, the Isuzu hit the Mitsubishi, causing the vehicle to leave the road and collide with a tree.
Officers immediately rendered first aid, however the passenger of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
The driver of the Isuzu was arrested and taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Police have launched a critical incident investigation.
More to come.
