A homicide investigation has been launched after three people were found dead at a property in Timaru on Thursday night.
Emergency services were called to the residential address shortly after 10pm where all three were found dead on arrival.
Another person has been hospitalised, according to Detective Inspector Scott Anderson.
No one else is being sought over the incident, with people from the address helping police with their investigation.
1 NEWS’ Thomas Mead reports from the scene in South Canterbury.
A neighbour told 1 NEWS they heard cries coming from the home last night, and saw a woman being taken to an ambulance.
The property is used for short term accommodation for people contracting to Timaru Hospital.
The people affected weren't well known to those in the area.
Police will provide more information at 1pm.
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