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There were fatal crashes in Ātiamuri and Taupō last night.
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Three people have died on Central North Island roads overnight, in two separate crashes.
In Ātiamuri, near Waikato, a motorcyclist crashed into a barrier on Ruapehu Street just before 9pm last night.
Police said the rider died at the scene.
And in Taupō, a two-car crash just after 10.30pm on Acacia Bay Road has killed one person.
Another has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Meanwhile, Remutaka Hill Road between Wellington and Wairarapa is closed in both directions because of a fatal crash.
Police said one person died in the crash which happened just north of the summit, and was reported about 6.30am this morning.
Motorists are being warned to avoid the area if they can.
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