Police can now confirm eight people died in this morning's crash on Ohakuri Road.
Two vehicles were involved the crash - an SUV and a van.
The driver of the SUV (the sole occupant of that vehicle), and the driver and six passengers in the van were killed.
One passenger in the van, a child, was critically injured and was air-lifted to Waikato Hospital.
The road has now re-opened. Police thank motorists for their patience and cooperation as emergency services worked at the crash scene.
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