Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police can confirm two people have died following an earlier crash near Wheki Valley.
Police were alerted to the crash on State Highway 14 at around 9:40am.
Sadly, two people died at the scene. Three others were injured with critical to moderate injuries.
The road remains closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays.
An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
