A Police investigation is underway into the tragic triple fatal crash in Waiuku on Tuesday afternoon.
The sole vehicle involved left Masters Road at around 3.30pm, ending up partially submerged in a creek.
Sadly, all three occupants were located deceased at the scene.
"I would like to acknowledge our local staff who arrived at the location with what was a very confronting scene," Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Jared Pirret says.
"All emergency services deployed to the scene and worked together to carry out a rescue operation, and we acknowledge their professionalism."
A scene examination has now been completed.
At this point, Police are not able to release further information about those who lost their lives.
However, it can be confirmed those who died were an adult and two children.
"The Serious Crash Unit now has the task of carrying out a thorough investigation to establish how this occurred," Inspector Pirret says.
"This incident will impact the tight-knit community in Waiuku, and I know people's thoughts are with the families caught up in this event."
Anyone who might have information to assist the investigation can update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 250715/829.
