( CNN ) -- Boston University mourned three study-abroad students killed in New Zealand while visiting locations where `` The Lord of the Rings '' movies were filmed . A van in which the students were traveling swerved off a road and rolled over about 7:30 a.m. Saturday near the resort town of Taupo in the center of North Island , the school said . The university , quoting a U.S. vice consul in Auckland , identified the victims as Daniela Lekhno from Manalapan , New Jersey ; Roch Jauberty , who lived in Paris ; and Austin Brashears of Huntington Beach , California . Five other students were injured in the crash , including one in critical condition after being flown by helicopter to get medical treatment . Two of those were later released from a hospital . Twenty-six Boston University students organized the trip and were riding in three vans , the school said . They were headed for Tongariro Crossing , a World Heritage site known for its mountains and volcano . `` This is a horrible tragedy , '' Boston University President Robert A . Brown said in a statement . `` Our prayers go out to the students and their families . `` We will do all we can to provide comfort and assistance to those who have been injured and to the families and friends of the victims . The university is mobilizing all of our resources to help our students and families deal with this tragedy . '' The U.S. Consulate in Auckland did not immediately respond to a message left early Sunday . Consular officers were in touch with families of the victims and assisting , the U.S. Embassy said . A candelight vigil was scheduled for Saturday evening on the Boston University campus .
A van crashes on North Island in New Zealand . Hide Caption 8 of 12 Photos:Photos: Deadly earthquake rocks Indonesia Three were killed and five injured in the crash , the university says .