Fatal Canterbury crash: Two dead, one seriously injured in rural Hurunui District

Two people have died in a crash on a rural Canterbury road last night.

The crash occurred on Domett Rd (State Highway 1) in Hurunui District.

It was reported to the police at 9.15pm, a police spokesperson said.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said four crews were sent to the scene. Photo / George Heard

“A third person was seriously injured.”

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash were under way.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said four crews were sent to the scene.

“It was a two-car crash.”