Counties Manukau Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash and fire in Papatoetoe early last Sunday morning.
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Investigations are continuing into the cause of the crash around 4.20am on Sunday May 8, where a car drove into a shop on Portage Rd and a gas main ruptured. Both the vehicle and shop caught fire.
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The Serious Crash Unit is seeking witnesses to the crash and in particular would like to speak with anyone who witnessed a red sedan being driven in the area prior to the crash.
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The specific area is in ‘old’ Papatoetoe around Shirley Rd/Coronation Rd/ St George St and Station Rd.
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It is still too early in the investigation to speculate on what may have caused the crash.
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Formal identification procedures are still underway to identify the victim.?
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Any information can be provided to Constable Glen Carlyle on 09 261 1310 or anonymously to the Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.?
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Issued by Kim Chambers 021 911 967/乐竞体育