• Fatal crash on Napier-Taupo road

Fatal crash on Napier-Taupo road

Police say a person has died following a two-vehicle crash on SH5, the Napier-Taupo Road, last night.

The crash occurred between Kawaro Roadway and Turangakumu Road and was reported to police at around 9:20pm.

A second person was seriously injured in the crash, and a third person sustained moderate injuries.

SH5 was closed following the crash and re-opened around 3am following a Serious Crash Unit examination of the scene.

Police say an investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or passed by the scene immediately following the crash, and who has not yet spoken to Police.

They can contact 105 quoting incident number P041229806.

 

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