Photo: Supplied/NZ PoliceFive people have died tonight in a "horrendous" crash near Te Awamutu, police say. Waikato police confirmed the deaths, saying three occupants of one vehicle, and two occupants of the other vehicle all died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit was at the scene and the road was expected to be shut until at least midnight. Photo: RNZ / Natalie AkoorieThe two vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 3 / Ōhaupō Rd just before 4.45pm. Fire and Emergency said three trucks from Te Awamutu and Chartwell also responded, and one remains at the scene.
