Source: New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died in the crash on State Highway 23 near Whatawhata this morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene after a car crashed into a tree near Ferguson Road around 9.10 am.
Two other people have serious injuries, and one person has a minor injury.
The Serious Crash Unit were notified of the crash and are investigating.
Te Pahu Road and Ferguson Road was closed for a period of time while emergency services were at the scene but has now opened.
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