Pregnant woman dies in crash

Police have confirmed that a pregnant woman was one of two drivers killed in a crash in the early hours of this morning at Kaitoke near Whanganui.

She was Emily Hurley (20) of Whanganui.

The male driver of the southbound vehicle involved, who also died, was Albert Noel Burns (47) also of Whanganui.

Police said it was too early to determine exactly what may have caused the crash and until that investigation was complete police would not be speculating on any aspect.

The deaths have been referred to the coroner.