One dead after crashing into tree

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Police attended a number of crashes overnight. Photo credit: Getty

One person has been killed after crashing into a tree south of Rotorua.

Emergency services were called to Dun Rd, near Kaingaroa Forest, at around 9:30am on Sunday.

The person was the only one in the car at the time.

Meanwhile, one person is in serious condition after colliding with a tree in Otago.

Police were called to Beaumont on State Highway 3 at around 1:30am.

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