NZ Police Are Responding To Fatal Crash, SH5, Taupō

One person has died after a serious crash in Taupō overnight.

Police were called to a single vehicle crash on State Highway 5 near Rangitaiki School Road at around 2.10am.

Sadly upon arrival, one person was located deceased.

Two others received minor injuries.

The road is closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.

Police continue to make enquiries into the circumstances of the crash.

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