Police can confirm two people are deceased, following an incident involving an ATV-style vehicle in Peria.
The ATV rolled into a swimming hole in the Waikainga Stream about 5.15pm yesterday, Friday 29 December. This afternoon the bodies of the two deceased have been recovered.
A r¨¡hui has been placed on the Waikainga Stream from Shepherds Road to the Peria Saleyards Bridge.
Police extend condolences to the wh¨¡nau of the deceased.
Police are making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner.
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Issued by Police Media Centre