Source: Radio New Zealand
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Crashes in Hastings, Rotoru, Mangaweka and Lindis Pass have left three people dead, another with serious injuries, and forced multiple highways to close.
Hastings
A crash in Hastings left one dead and closed a road.
Police said one person was found dead at the scene of the single vehicle crash near Te Mata Road.
Waimarama Road is currently closed and diversions are in place while the scene is examined.
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.
Rotorua
State Highway 5 has been closed after a Bay of Plenty crash near Ngongotahā, Rotorua.
The crashed happened on the stretch between Western Road and State Highway 36.
Mangaweka
A motorcycle crash in Mangaweka has left another person dead and closed State Highway 1.
The crash near Manui Road was reported to emergency services just before 11am.
Police said the rider died at the scene.
The road remains closed while a scene examination is carried out. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
Lindis Pass
Another fatal crash on Sunday afternoon has also blocked Lindis Pass.
Police said they were called to the two-vehicle crash between Old Faithful Road and Omarama-Lindis Pass Road at 12:20pm.
One person died at the scene.
The road remains closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.
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