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Three people dead, five others injured after horror crash near Tekapo

March 8, 2019

Three people died and five others were injured in the March 8 accident.

Three people are dead after a crash near Tekapo in the South Island.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Braemar Rd in Mackenzie District at about 10:55am.

Emergency services personnel work at the scene of a serious crash near Tekapo.

Emergency services personnel work at the scene of a serious crash near Tekapo. (Source: Supplied)

Five others are also injured, police say, with some people seriously hurt. 

Two vehicles were involved in the crash on the gravel road.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.


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