Source: New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 2 near Mangatāwhiri.
Emergency services were called to a crash involving a truck and car at around 11.10am.
Sadly, the driver of the car died at the scene.
The truck driver suffered moderate injuries and was transported to hospital.
The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
State Highway 2 remains closed in both directions between Rawiri Road and Kopuku Road.
The road is expected to remain closed until this evening.
ENDS
Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police
