One dead following Erua crash
One person has died after a three-vehicle crash on SH4, Erua, Ruapehu, late last night.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 11.10pm.
One person died at the scene.
Another person sustained critical injuries, and four others received minor injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Fatal crash – Taihape
One person has died in a crash on State Highway 1, Taihape, to the north of Spooners Hill yesterday morning.
Police were advised at 7.25am that a car had gone off the road and into Hautapu River.
On arrival, the car was located submerged in the river, with significant damage from the crash.
The car was able to be removed from the river yesterday afternoon and Police have since confirmed the deceased driver was the sole occupant.
“Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones”, said police in a statement.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.
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