Second fatality following Riverton Wallacetown Highway crash

A woman critically injured in a crash on Riverton Wallacetown Highway this afternoon has died.
 
The crash occurred at the Oreti River Bridge at 1.30pm. 
 
A man died at the scene and the woman was transported to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition.
 
Sadly, she passed away at the hospital a short time later. 
 
The road remains closed between Cumnock Street and Taramoa Road.
 
Motorists are asked to follow the diversions that are in place. 
 
ENDS
 
Issued by Police Media Centre.