Source: New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Redwood Pass this morning.
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 10.40am.
Despite best efforts by emergency services, two people died at the scene.
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.
The road will be closed for some time and motorists are advised to expect delays or avoid travel to the area.
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Issued by Police Media Centre