Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died and four others have been injured in a crash on Thornton Road near Matatā this morning.
Emergency services were notified of the crash involving two cars at 9.20am.
One person is reported to have serious injuries and three people have moderate injuries.
Thornton Road is closed at the intersections with Greig Road and West Bank Road. The road is expected to remain closed for the next three to four hours.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.