Deaths following house fire, Rakaia

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Source: New Zealand Police

Two people have died following a house fire in Rakaia over the weekend.

Emergency services were called to the property late on Saturday night, to find an adult deceased and a child in critical condition.

The child sadly died in hospital on Sunday afternoon.

The deaths with be referred to the Coroner, and the fire is not thought to be suspicious.

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Issued by Police Media Centre

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