"Two people have died following a crash in Mataura,Gore - Serious crash, Mataura,Gore - Southern"
Two people have died following a serious crash on State Highway One, Mataura, Gore, this afternoon.
Police were alerted to the single-vehicle crash around 5pm.
Two other people have also been injured.
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
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