Person dies after truck crash on SH2 north of Dannevirke

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Source: Radio New Zealand

St John says one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / REECE BAKER

Police have confirmed one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2 north of Dennevirke on Friday morning.

Emergency services were called to the crash near Okane Road in Matamau at about 9.50am.

A second person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital, police said.

Fire and Emergency confirmed a truck was involved, and said its crews helped free the driver who had been trapped.

SH2 would remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash unit conduct a scene examination, police said.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area, and detours are in place.

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