Fatal crash, Isla Bank, Southland

Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash in Isla Bank, Southland.

The two-car crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40am, at the intersection of Fairfax-Isla Bank Road and Isla Bank-Flints Bush Road.

Despite emergency services best efforts, two people sadly died at the scene.

The road has since reopened following a scene examination by the Serious Crash Unit.

Enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

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