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A tragic start to the year as a close-knit Gisborne community grapples with the death of two people near the Rhythm and Vines festival.
A man in his thirties and a teenager died when they were hit by a car on Back Ormond Rd shortly after 9pm.
Gisborne Deputy Mayor Josh Wharehinga says that there has been a massive outpouring of love for the friends and family of those involved.
He says they've received messages of support from people nationally and internationally, which has been a comfort for the community.
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