All seven passengers involved in a fatal van crash in Otago have now been removed from the van.
A 60-year-old woman has died after a van carrying seven tourists heading for Wanaka went off Luggate-Cromwell Rd, six kilometres east of Luggate in Otago.
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Ian Henderson from St John says two patients with moderate injuries and one with minor injuries have been sent in an ambulance to Dunstan Hospital.
Two patients with serious injuries were sent to Dunedin Hospital, each in a separate helicopter.
Other passengers were able to remove themselves from the van and were treated by ambulance staff.
Three ambulances, a rapid response and two rescue helicopters have been sent to the scene -- one from Queenstown and one from Dunedin.
Police and fire service also attended.
A serious crash investigation will begin into the cause of the deadly incident.
Police are working to notify family of deceased.
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One lane has now been reopened, but motorists should expect delays, police say.
It’s the second road fatality this Easter, following a crash on SH77 in Methven where a car veered down a bank and into a tree.
The Easter holiday road toll began at 4pm on Thursday and ends at 6am on March 29. Last year one person died over the holiday period.
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