Monday, 16 December 2013 - 3:34pm |
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Mother and son die in West Coast crash

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A 43 year old Greymouth woman and her 15 year old son died as a result of a crash on Taylorville Road about 11am today.

A pre-school boy who was also in the vehicle has been taken to Grey Base Hospital.

Highway Patrol Sergeant Dave Cross said the vehicle was travelling down hill into a bend in wet conditions. He said the car had gone over bank and landed upside down in a creek.

A serious crash investigation is under way and Police are in the process of notifying next of kin.

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