Two people dead in crash near Temuka

Two people have died following a crash near Temuka today.

A police spokesperson said the crash occurred near the intersection of Middleswamp Road and Guild Road and was reported to police at around 11.45am.

A third person was transported to hospital with critical injuries. 

The road has reopened following an examination of the crash scene by the Serious Crash Unit. 

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.