Three young people reportedly killed in Takanini crash were of Punjabi Indian families

Three young people, reportedly from Punjabi Indian families, including two boys and a girl, are said to have died in a car crash in Takanini, Auckland, on the night of Diwali, according to a statement from the Supreme Sikh Society.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, and the identities of the deceased have not been publicly released. Formal identification processes are underway and are expected to take some time. 

President of the Supreme Sikh Society and Central Sikh Association, Daljit Singh, shared the heartbreaking news in a statement, saying the three young people belonged to Punjabi Indian families.

"We are sharing deeply heartbreaking news for the community," the statement said.

"We cannot share their specific details or any other information at this moment.

In accordance with the families' wishes, the bodies of all three will be sent back to India, and we are currently in contact with the family members," the statement said.

The statement also extended condolences to the bereaved families and said the community would be asked to assist once the police investigation is complete.

"On behalf of the community, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends during this time of grief. Once the police investigation is complete, the community will be asked for assistance," the statement said.

Police on 9 November in a statement said three people have died following a serious crash in Takanini.

"Emergency services were called to Great South Road at 10.15pm after a vehicle left the road and impacted a building," the statement mentioned. 

"Sadly, all three occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene. No one inside the building was injured."

The Serious Crash Unit attended and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.