Drivers killed in crash near Whanganui

An 18-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man have died following a head-on collision south of Whanganui.

Police and emergency services were called to the scene at 4.50am today on State Highway 3 between Pauri Rd and Marangai Rd where a ute and car collided. 

The drivers of both vehicles were killed.

Three passengers had to be cut from the wreckage by the Fire Service and were in a serious condition.

Two were transported from the scene by ambulance to Whanganui Hospital prior to the arrival of the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.

The third patient, a Whanganui man in his 20's, was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital with serious head and leg injuries.

SH3 at Kaitoke was expected to be closed for some time as the police serious crash unit carries out an investigation into the cause of the crash.

Motorists could expect delays.

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