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The Serious Crash Unit had been advised of the death, police said.

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A serious crash in Canterbury's Selwyn district has left more than a dozen people injured, two of them critically.

Ten-year-old Taia was found just before 7pm.

Several fire trucks could be seen on the runway, with police also attending.

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Stolen cars were also seen at various places across town, police say.