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Fleeing driver in Palmerston North leaves officer in critical condition

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Fleeing driver in Palmerston North leaves officer in critical condition
RNZ
RNZ1 hrs 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.
Stuff
Stuff2 hrs ago
Police officer in critical condition after being hit by fleeing driver
The officer was laying spikes when he was hit byt the car.
NZ Herald
NZ Herald🏁 first to report2 hrs ago
Police officer critically injured while deploying road spikes to stop fleeing driver
The incident happened near Palmerston North early this morning.
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