An investigation is continuing into the cause of the crash between a bus and a car on SH5 at Ohaaki yesterday afternoon.
The crash occurred at approximately 4.50pm and early assessment indicates the car has crossed the centreline and collided with the bus travelling in the opposite direction. The reason the vehicle crossed the centreline is still to be established.
Police can now confirm that the male driver of the car who died at the scene, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No further details about the man will be released until Police are satisfied next have kin have been informed and formal identification has taken place.
The two people who were injured, and previously reported as being from the car, were in fact the male bus driver and the female attendant from the bus. They were not seriously hurt. There are no reported injuries in relation to the passengers from the bus.
Police collated the details of all of the 64 passengers on the bus before they left the area, but are encouraging any passengers who have any specific witness information to make contact with Taupo Police on 07 378 6060.