Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died after a serious crash in Whatawhata this evening.
At around 5.15pm, emergency services were alerted to a car that had gone into a river near Te Pahu Road.
Sadly, after the vehicle was removed, one person was located deceased.
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
