Two dead after car crash

Two people have died after a car crash south of Taupo.

They died after a vehicle rolled on State Highway 5, Rangitaiki, south of Taupo, about 2.20am today.

Three others have been taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The incident is being investigated by 
the police Serious Crash Unit.

No further details are available until next-of-kin have been notified.