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25 Aug 2025 15:40
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A person is reportedly in a critical condition after becoming trapped in a collapsed sand dune at an Auckland beach

    A person is reportedly in a critical condition after becoming trapped in a collapsed sand dune at an Auckland beach


    Emergency services were called to Muriwai yesterday evening where a person was reported to be trapped.

    They were airlifted to hospital.

    It's understood multiple fire trucks, four police vehicles an ambulance, and a rescue helicopter were all in attendance.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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