Police were called to the scene about 5.10pm Thursday. (file) Photo: RNZ/ Marika Khabazi
Police are seeking help from the public, after a double-fatality crash north of Timaru on Thursday.
Emergency services attended the incident involving a car and truck that closed State Highway One, near Brosnan Road, about 5.10pm.
Two people died at the scene, while a third was airlifted to hospital in serious condition.
The white truck was heading south and the silver stationwagon north, when they collided.
A separate crash, involving other vehicles, had previously occurred about 500 metres north, causing traffic to back up.
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed either incident.
Please contact them via 105, referencing file 2511210/2692.
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