At least three people have been killed and five including a small child have been injured in a fiery crash outside Tauranga tonight.
Police have just confirmed three people traveling in a van have died following a collision at Te Puna on State Highway 2 about 7.35pm.
Five people including the small child were taken to Tauranga Hospital for minor injuries.
Diversions are expected to remain in place for at least two hours while the scene is cleared and the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
