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.

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