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Police have released the names of four people that were killed in a fatal crash in Ashburton on June 4.

The crash happened on Cochrane Road near Wakanui Road, involving a truck and van.

Three died at the scene, while one subsequently died at Ashburton Hospital.

They were 66-year-old Sheryll Cairns, 33-year-old Avinash Chand, and 61-year-old Donald Wallace of Christchurch. The fourth person was 54-year-old Jonathan Campbell of Auckland.

Police extend sympathies to their family and friends at this difficult time.

An investigation into the crash is continuing.

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