Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
A person has died following the earlier serious crash on Orchard East Road, Turua.
The crash, between a tanker and a car, was initially reported to Police just after 6.30pm.
The driver of the car died at the scene.
A passenger in the car was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital.
The road remains closed.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
