The crash occured on a stretch of SH29 south of Matamata, police said. Photo: Google Maps
Three people have died in a crash near Matamata this evening.
The crash involved two vehicles on State Highway 29 and happened at about 5.30pm.
The road is closed in both directions and expected to remain so for several hours.
UPDATE 7:05PM
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This section of #SH29 will remain CLOSED for some time tonight as a serious crash investigation takes place. Delay your journey or be prepared for a long detour via #SH27 and #SH24. Check here for updates overnight: https://t.co/xmNzjUbtGa. ^LB https://t.co/iaFiz7IpmI
Police said there were no other reported injuries.
Diversions are in place and drivers are asked to avoid the area.
The accident caps a deadly week in Waikato roads, including a crash that left two dead, including an ambulance driver and another killed in a separate crash.
