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Three people dead after vehicle crashes into tree in Gisborne District

November 16, 2020

Three people have died after a vehicle crashed into a tree in Gisborne District today.

Police told 1 NEWS they were called to State Highway 35, Te Araroa, around 5.45am this morning.

Te Araroa is approximately 160km north of Gisborne.

Everyone in the vehicle died at the scene, police said.

"An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.

The road has now reopened following the fatal crash and police thank motorists for their patience.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash will continue.


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