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King's Birthday Weekend Sees Five Fatal Accidents

6/1/2025

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A tragic motorcyclist accident on State Highway 6 in New Zealand has brought the preliminary road toll for the King's Birthday weekend to five, marking the highest number since 2019. Emergency services were busy responding to several incidents, including deadly crashes in Port Waikato and Northland, as the toll period continues through Tuesday.

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A tragic motorcyclist accident on State Highway 6 in New Zealand has brought the preliminary road toll for the King's Birthday weekend to five, marking the highest number since 2019. Emergency services were busy responding to several incidents, including deadly crashes in Port Waikato and Northland, as the toll period continues through Tuesday.