Person dies, two injured in Taupō crash

Source: Radio New Zealand

One person died and two people received minor injuries in the crash. RNZ / Nate McKinnon

One person has died after a serious crash near Taupō.

Police were called to State Highway 5 near Rangitaiki School Road about 2.10am on Monday

One person was found dead at the scene and two others received minor injuries.

There was only one vehicle involved in the crash.

The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.

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