Three people have died after a serious crash in Huntly this afternoon.
A truck and a car collided on State Highway 1 near Rayners Road around 2.40pm.
Of the five people in the car, three have died, one is in a critical condition and one is in a serious condition. The truck driver is uninjured.
Diversions are in place through Te Kauwhata and Te Ohaki Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre