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Two people have died in a motorcycle crash in Southland this afternoon.
The crash occurred near the intersection of Fairfax Isla Bank Road and Riverton Otautau Road at 12.45pm.
A third person has suffered critical injuries.
Initial reports suggested four people had been involved in the crash, and at least two motorcycles.
We can now confirm three motorcycles were involved, and three riders.
No other vehicles were involved.
The road is expected to be closed around the crash scene for some time.
The Serious Crash Unit will be investigating.
Police notice: 1:30pm
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Southland.
The crash occurred near the intersection of Fairfax Isla Bank Road and Riverton Otautau Road at 12.45pm.
Initial reports indicate at least two motorcycles have crashed and four people have been injured.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
