Update: Vehicle in farm pond, Raetihi

Three people have died after being trapped in a submerged vehicle near Raetihi today.
 
Emergency services responded just after 11am today, after being notified that a vehicle had entered a farm pond at a rural property. 
 
Tragically the three people were deceased when recovered from the pond by emergency services.
 
Police are working to support the family of those killed.
 
WorkSafe has been notified.
 
ENDS
 
Issued by Police Media Centre.