Pleas for drivers for take it easy on the roads, after a tragic 24 hours in the South Island

One person died and four were seriously injured, in an Otago crash between two cars and a bus yesterday.

A pair were killed in Canterbury's Greta Valley last night, in a two-vehicle accident.

And one-person has died in a single-vehicle crash in the Mackenzie District's Albury.

Brake Director, Caroline Perry says people need to keep below speed limits, and stay focused behind the wheel.

She says it's important drivers rest well before long journeys, and take regular breaks.