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A police investigation is underway after a fatal crash near Wellsford early on Thursday morning.
At around 1.40am, a single vehicle crash was reported on Waiteitei Road.
The vehicle hit a tree in the crash.
The sole occupant died at the scene.
Waiteitei Road has been closed between Farmers Lime and Whangaripo Valley Roads.
The Serious Crash Unit attended to examine the scene and police inquiries are continuing.
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