Police can confirm that four people have died following a serious crash involving two vehicles on Tāneatua Road, Tāneatua at 3pm.
Three adults and one infant died at the scene of the crash.
The road remains closed while Serious Crash Unit conduct their scene examination.
Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Updates to follow.
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