Two people have died and two others were injured \u2014 one critically \u2014 after a two-vehicle crash in the Far North near Kait\u0101ia last night. <\/p>\n
Emergency services were called to Oruru Rd near Jason Rd in Peria at about 8pm on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
“Sadly, two people were located deceased at the scene,” a police spokesperson said. <\/p>\n
“Two others were transported to hospital, one in a critical condition and one with serious injuries.”<\/p>\n
The road was closed while the serious crash unit examined the scene but had since been reopened. <\/p>\n
Peria is located around 25km east of Kait\u0101ia and south of Taipa.<\/p>\n
Fatal crash in Palmerston North <\/p>\n
Another person died in a two-vehicle crash in Palmerston North overnight. <\/p>\n
Police said it was called to the State Highway 3 and James Line intersection at around 2.40am after the crash involving a car and a motorcycle. <\/p>\n
“Sadly, the motorcyclist was confirmed deceased at the scene,” police said.<\/p>\n
The State Highway 3 and James Line intersection was briefly closed while the serious crash unit conducted a scene examination, but had since reopened. <\/p>\n
Inquiries into the circumstances of both crashes were ongoing, police said. <\/p>\n
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