Three killed in overnight crash on Desert Road
· SCOOPNews from NZ Police
Three people have been killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Desert Road.
Emergency services were called to the crash between Shawcroft Rd and Access Rd No 17 about 2.55am.
Three people were dead.
Two others were seriously injured.
A further person, who Police believe was also in the vehicle, has not been accounted for. A search is underway to locate them.
Hato Hone St John told the NZ Herald that the two people in a serious condition were taken to hospital, one to Palmerston North via helicopter and the other to Wellington in an ambulance.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said a crew from Waiōuru had freed a person trapped in a vehicle.
The road was reopened after being closed between Rangipo and Waiouru, with detours in place.