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A New Zealand teen dies in farm vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday evening at a private property in Otaio.
The incident happened at a private property on Stanleys Road, near Waimate.
New Zealand police confirmed the 16-year-old man was killed after the vehicle crash occurred at around 6pm.
What Happened in the Otaio Vehicle Crash
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