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Two people dead after crash involving car and train near Palmerston North

August 1, 2018

There were three people travelling in the car which was involved in the crash today. (Source: Other)

Two people are dead after a car was involved in a crash with a train near Palmerston North this afternoon.

Police say they were called to the scene on Troup Road, Woodville around 4:50pm.

Three people were in the car, two are dead and one person is in a moderate condition and is being transported to hospital.

Police investigating the crash have now left the scene and Troup Road has reopened tonight after being closed for several hours.

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