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Injured Pair Found 1km from Crash Near Dunedin

Otago Daily Times

January 11, 2023

The incident was reported by a local resident who had heard a loud screech followed by the sound of a crash, Sgt Lee said.

When officers arrived at the scene they discovered an abandoned vehicle on its side blocking the road.

Following a trail of blood away from the vehicle, police and firefighters located two men on the roadside about 1km away from the crash site.

Both men had injuries, including broken bones and lacerations.

They were both taken by ambulance to Dunedin Hospital.

Police were later called to the hospital due to one of the men acting aggressively towards staff.

Inquiries were continuing and charges were likely.

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