Three people killed in a collision with a logging truck yesterday have been confirmed as American citizens, police say.
The two women and a man died following the smash on State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa shortly before 4pm.
They were all American citizens, police said this afternoon.
A man who was the fourth occupant of the car, and also an American citizen, remained in a critical condition in hospital, police said.
Police are currently liaising with family through the American consulate.
