3 dead in South Waikato crash

- UPDATE

Three people died in a two-car crash at Tepapa in the South Waikato about 9.15 this morning.

Two others were taken to hospital by rescue helicopter from the crash scene, about 15 km east of Tirau.

The crash occurred on a curve in Harwoods Road, a quiet country road.

It is believed that the deceased came from both vehicles.