A young woman involved in a crash on SH 1 south of Balclutha on 5 December has passed away in hospital.
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The 17-year-old was critically injured in the crash and died in Dunedin Hospital today (26 December).?
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Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time.
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Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.?
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Note for media: The young woman's death is not included in road deaths for the holiday period, as the crash occurred prior to the holiday period.?
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