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Teen Dies After Tackle Game Injury in Palmerston North

27 May 2025 · New Zealand Police

A 19-year-old man has died after suffering a critical head injury during a tackle game with friends in Palmerston North on Sunday afternoon. The man was taken to hospital by his friends but passed away on Monday night. Manawatū Area…

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