Five people have died over four days after a 鈥渧ehicle incident鈥 in Napier overnight.
The incident, on Nuffield Ave in Marewa, was reported to police at 9pm on Friday.
rushed to the scene, where one person was found in critical condition.
鈥淓fforts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful and he died at the scene,鈥 said a spokesperson.
The road was blocked overnight but has since reopened.
The conducted a scene examination. Inquiries are ongoing.
It is not yet clear if this fatality will be involved in the official holiday road toll, which yesterday stood at four.
The Ministry of Transport has been approached for confirmation.
More to come.
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