At least two people are dead after a fiery two-vehicle crash in Taranaki.<\/p>\n
The crash at the intersection of Mountain Road and Boylan Road on State Highway 3 in Eltham was reported to police at 5.50am on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
In a statement, police said “multiple people” had died, but officers were still working out how many people had been in the car that caught fire.<\/p>\n
“Inquiries to determine the occupancy may take some time and an update will be issued when possible.<\/p>\n
“Two people are confirmed to be deceased.”<\/p>\n
Police said diversions were in place at State Highway 3 and Dalziell Road for northbound traffic and State Highway 3 and Rotokare Road for southbound traffic.<\/p>\n
“The road is expected to remain closed for some time while a scene examination is conducted.<\/p>\n
“An investigation into the cause of the crash is under way.”<\/p>\n
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