75-year-old dead after car and truck crash

A 75-year-old woman died after a car and truck crashed in Foxton last night.

The accident happened at 8.45pm yesterday at the intersection of Johnston and Union Sts, Sergeant Jeff Lyver said.

It was believed the Volvo car crossed into the path of the Kenworth truck.

The four occupants in the car had to be cut from the vehicle and were taken to Palmerston North Hospital.

The 75-year-old passenger died soon after arriving at the hospital, two other passengers were in a serious condition and the driver had moderate injuries.

The truck driver was slightly injured.

Police Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

- NZPA