Five people have died over four days after a “vehicle incident” in Napier overnight.

The incident, on Nuffield Ave in Marewa, was reported to police at 9pm on Friday.

Emergency servicesrushed to the scene, where one person was found in critical condition.

“Efforts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful and he died at the scene,” said a police spokesperson.

The road was blocked overnight but has since reopened.

The Serious Crash Unitconducted 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.