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At approximately 6.50pm emergency services attended a serious crash near Twizel.
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The crash occurred at the intersection of the Twizel-Omarama Road (State Highway 8) and McGaughtries Road.
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Two vehicles were involved in the crash.
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Police can confirm that two people have died at the scene of the crash.
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5 other people have received moderate to serious injuries.
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A Serious Crash Investigator will be attending the scene from Dunedin.
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The road is closed and there are no detours in place. ?Police advise motorists to check the NZTA website for further updates.
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There will be no further details released in relation to the crash tonight including any details about the deceased.
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Released by Senior Sergeant Craig Brown, Deployment Coordinator, Southern Police