Three people died in a road accident north of Taihape on State Highway 1 in the central North Island early (Saturday) morning.
Wanganui police were trying to recover the wrecked car, although the road remains open.
Police said a fourth person, the driver, was taken to hospital after he was found dazed and covered in blood walking along the highway.
Three die in road accident outside Taihape
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