6:51 am today

Two people killed in crash on SH8 in central Otago

6:51 am today
Police in Wellington. Generic image

Two people have died in a crash in central Otago. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Two people have been killed in a crash on State Highway 8 in central Otago.

The crash, involving a motorbike and another vehicle, closed the Cromwell-Clyde Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Police said both the motorbike rider and the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

The circumstances are still being investigated.

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