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Police are investigating whether alcohol or speed contributed to a double fatal head-on smash on State Highway 1 near Tokoroa yesterday afternoon.
The crash happened about 1.30pm between a northbound Holden motor vehicle and a Nissan SUV travelling south.
"The Holden was overtaking a light truck at the time and was on the wrong side of the road." Sergeant Dave Frazer, of Taupo police, said.
The 31-year-old Holden driver from Putaruru and the Nissan driver, a 32-year-old woman from Auckland, both died at the scene. They were both travelling alone
Their names are expected to be released later today.
He said inquiries were being conducted into whether alcohol or speed contributed towards the crash.
- NZPA
