One person has died and three others are injured following a three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North overnight.<\/p>\n
Emergency services were called to the crash on Tremaine Avenue, near Malden Street, about 2.30am. It involved two cars, one of which caught fire, and a utility vehicle.<\/p>\n
Sadly, one person died at the scene. Another has serious injuries and two others have been treated for minor injuries.<\/p>\n
The crash also caused power to be cut to multiple addresses.<\/p>\n
The Serious Crash Unit has carried out a scene examination and enquiries into the cause are ongoing. The reopened about 7am.<\/p>\n
Appeal for information:<\/p>\n
Senior Sergeant Christine Pinfold from the Central District Command Centre said Police would like to hear from anyone who captured CCTV prior to the crash.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe the vehicles were travelling south on Tremaine Avenue, towards Malden Street when the crash occurred.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ask that people with CCTV in the area please review it and contact us if they have video showing two vehicles travelling down the avenue just before 2.30am.\u201d<\/p>\n