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A driver struck a cow on Lake Ferry Road at around 6:40 am on Thursday in the Wairarapa.

As a result of the incident, the driver involved faced serious injuries. The cow died.

Emergency services were called to the scene where the injured was flown to Wellington Hospital at around 8:15 am.

The intersection between Lake Ferry Road and Kahutara Road was closed for some time.

The Serious Crash Unit was notified to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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