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Two people killed in two-vehicle crash south of Oamaru

January 29, 2024

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Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash south of Oamaru this morning.

Police say they were called to the scene involving a truck on State Highway 1 (Oamaru-Alma Rd), near Browns Rd, in Alma around 9am this morning.

The serious crash unit and the commercial vehicle safety team are investigating.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

The road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Diversions are in place and motorists have been advised to expect delays.

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