Waitakere Police were called to a triple fatality in the Auckland suburb of New Lynn this evening.
An off duty taxi with six people including the driver hit a power pole on the corner of Astley Ave and Gulf Rd at about 9pm.
Three of the passengers died at the scene, two children and one adult. The other two passengers and the driver were taken by ambulance to Auckland City Hospital. Their condition is unavailable at this time.
The Serious Crash Unit and the Fire Service are in attendance.
Acting Sergeant Stu Kearns of the Serious Crash Unit says, "The scene will be examined to establish what factors may have led to the crash. Police would like to hear from any witnesses who may have seen the vehicle and did not speak to Police at the scene," says Sergeant Kearns.
All inquiries to
Jayson Rhodes
Communications Manager
North Shore/Waitakere/Rodney Police
027 281 0271