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Two killed in central Otago crash

By 1News Reporters
Thu, Feb 13
Police at incident scene.

Police at incident scene. (Source: 1News)

Two people were killed in a crash in central Otago yesterday.

The crash, involving a motorcycle and vehicle, occurred on State Highway 8/Cromwell-Clyde Road around 5pm.

Police said in a statement today that both the motorcycle rider and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

Investigations into the crash continue.

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