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Coroner blames drug impairment for Te Awamutu crash - Daily Telegraph NZ

Stock photo. A coroner has found that a fatal crash near Te Awamutu, which killed five people, was caused by a young unlicensed driver who was inhaling nitrous oxide and had likely also used cannabis. The driver crossed the centreline into oncoming traffic, colliding with another vehicle and killing all occupants instantly. The coroner concluded that severe impairment from substance use led directly to the tragedy, noting that those aware of her…
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Daily Telegraph NZ broke the news in on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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