Source: Radio New Zealand
The crash closed the Desert Road SH1 is closed between Rangipo and Waiouru. NZTA / Waka Kotahi
Three people are dead after a crash between a car and a tanker on the Desert Road in the central North Island.
The crash happened about 5 kilometres north of Waiouru between, Shawcroft Road and Access Road No17, about 11.50pm on Monday.
All three occupants of the car died, while the driver of the tanker was treated for moderate injuries.
A helicopter was brought in to help search the area to confirm nobody else was involved.
The Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination and the road was expected to reopen this morning.
Enquiries into the cause of the crash were ongoing.
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