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Emergency services were called to the accident on the way to Pongakawa School near Te Puke.
Two people died as a result of an accident between a car and a train east of Plenty Bay.
Emergency services were called to the accident on Pongakawa School Road Rd, near Te Puke, at 8:15 am Wednesday.
Two people have died, confirmed Scott Osmond, head of communications in northern New Zealand, in the fire and emergencies.
Three others were trapped but have since been released, he said.
Two patients were in critical condition, while the third had sustained serious injuries.
The serious accident unit was notified.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services occupy premises.
A stretch of State Highway 2 in Pongakawa is closed between Maniatutu Rd and Pongakawa Station Rd, according to NZTA.
Delays in the region are likely.
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