Small Waikato community suffers two ‘unrelated’ fatal crashes in one day

Small Waikato community suffers two ‘unrelated’ fatal crashes in one day

A police spokesperson said the latest single-vehicle crash occurred on Oregan Rd, Ngāhinapōuri. Photo / NZME

A small Waikato community has seen two “unrelated” fatal crashes in one day.

A police spokesperson said the latest single-vehicle crash occurred on Oregan Rd, Ngāhinapōuri, at about 7.45pm.

“One person died at the scene, a second person sustained serious injuries,” the spokesperson said.

“The road is currently closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.”