Man Dies After Muriwai Incident

Police can advise that a man critically injured at Muriwai on Saturday has died in hospital.

The 28-year-old was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital after becoming trapped under a sand dune.

He remained in critical condition, but has sadly passed away in hospital today.

Police will carry out enquiries into the man’s death on behalf of the Coroner.

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