Two killed in separate crashes

Two people have been killed in crashes in Christchurch and Auckland overnight.

The first crash occurred just after 10pm on Kelly's Rd in Mairehau, in Christchurch.

One person died and another was seriously hurt.

There was a similar result following an accident in west Auckland early today.

Police say one person died in a crash on the Royal Road overbridge around 3.40am, and another was seriously hurt.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating both accidents.

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