Three dead in two crashes on State Highway 4, motorists advised to avoid area
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Save Emergency services were called to a serious crash in Ruatangata earlier today. Photo / Bevan Conley
Three people have died in two serious crashes in the central North Island today.
One person died in a crash on State Highway 4 near Manunui, south of Taumarunui, that occurred about 11.20am.
The second fatal crash happened on SH4 at Raetihi around noon. Two people died at the scene
and two others were injured.
The road near Raetihi is currently closed and diversions are in place.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
