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New Zealand Police Officer Critically Injured in Palmerston North Fleeing Driver Incident
A police officer in Palmerston North, New Zealand, was critically injured after being involved in an incident with a fleeing driver. The suspects, identified as teenagers aged 14 and 15, were apprehended following the event.
21 Aug, 22:09 — 22 Aug, 01:54
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rnzHigh5h ago
Fleeing driver in Palmerston North leaves officer in critical condition
The police officer was hit by a fleeing driver while laying spikes in Palmerston North overnight.
Read full article →nz-heraldMostly Factual1h ago
Police say critically injured officer is young dad, fleeing teens aged 14 and 15
The officer was hit by a fleeing driver while laying road spikes near Palmerston North.
By Jack Marshall
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First report: rnz · 21 Aug, 22:09|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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