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Person injured as tornado reportedly flips caravan at Rangitīkei motor camp - RNZ

01.01.2026 09:56 1 min 1 source
RNZ ENG
Person injured as tornado reportedly flips caravan at Rangitīkei motor camp - RNZ
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A tornado struck a motor camp at Dudding Lake in the Rangitīkei district, overturning a caravan and injuring one person. Emergency services responded to the scene, and one patient was transported to Whanganui Hospital in moderate condition. The event also caused a power outage affecting 180 properties and resulted in damage to other vehicles and structures at the campground.

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Person injured as tornado reportedly flips caravan at Rangitīkei motor camp - RNZ

03.12.2025 RNZ ENG

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