Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died after a serious crash in Taupō overnight.
Police were called to a single vehicle crash on State Highway 5 near Rangitaiki School Road at around 2.10am.
Sadly upon arrival, one person was located deceased.
Two others received minor injuries.
The road is closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.
Police continue to make enquiries into the circumstances of the crash.
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Issued by Police Media Centre