The driver in a fiery crash that killed two people last night near Oamaru was 18, police say.
The single vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of TY Duncan Rd and Shortland Rd, north of Oamaru at about 11pm.
Two fire crews were called to the scene where they found a car alight. Two bodies were discovered inside.
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A third person, who had been driving, suffered life-threatening injuries. They were taken to Dunedin Hospital and are now in a serious but stable condition, Detective Sergeant Hannah Booth told the Otago Daily Times.
