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Elderly man dies in accident in Rakiraki

Elderly man dies in accident in Rakiraki
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A man in his 60s from Rakiraki has died in an accident along the Kings Road near Ellington.

Police say the man was driving near Ellington yesterday afternoon, when he allegedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road.

He was rushed to the Rakiraki Hospital with two of passengers, where he was unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival.

Police say a post mortem will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death as investigations continue.

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