A man is dead and two others have serious injuries after a car and a four-wheel-drive vehicle collided north of Taupo this evening. Photo / File
UPDATE:
Two people injured in a serious crash that killed one other are currently in Rotorua Hospital.
A hospital spokeswoman said one woman was in a stable condition and the other person was admitted but did not what any information released.
Both patients were admitted with serious injuries.
EARLIER:
A man is dead and two others have serious injuries after a car and a four-wheel-drive vehicle collided north of Taupo last night.
Police said the collision occurred on Broadlands Rd near the intersection with Whites Rd, about 20 kilometres north-east of Taupo, at 9.40pm. A man died at the scene.
Police, including the serious crash unit, were investigating and Broadlands Rd was closed between View and Ohaaki roads.
Police are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.