Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Redwood Pass this morning.
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 10.40am.
Despite best efforts by emergency services, two people died at the scene.
Three other people have sustained serious to critical injuries.
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.
The road will be closed for some time and motorists are advised to expect delays or avoid travel to the area.
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Issued by Police Media Centre