Third person dies after crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough

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Source: Radio New Zealand

State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, was closed for six hours while the serious crash unit conducted a scene examination. Google Maps

A third person has died after a crash between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1 in Marlborough.

Emergency services were called to the crash near Redwood Pass, about 10.40am on Sunday.

Two people died at the scene, and three others were taken to Wellington Christchurch hospitals.

Police said on Monday that a third person has since died in a hospital, while one other was still critically hurt and another in a serious condition.

State Highway 1 was closed for six hours as police investigated.

The road has since reopened.

– Published by EveningReport.nz and AsiaPacificReport.nz, see: MIL OSI in partnership with Radio New Zealand

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