Police, emergency
services and roading contractors continue to work at the
scene of a fatal crash involving a car and a truck south of
Tokoroa this morning.
It is hoped the road will reopen by
around 3pm today.
Police can now confirm the two deceased
were a male and a female, who were travelling in the
car.
The driver of the truck remains in Tokoroa Hospital
in a moderate
condition.
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