One person has died after a crash this morning on State Highway 27 in Waharoa, just north of Matamata.
Police said a truck and a ute had gone down a bank, the truck catching alight, following the crash which occurred about 6.30am.
One person died at the scene and another was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
The road around Waharoa is closed and a rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene.
Police remain at the scene and inquiries are ongoing.
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NZTA said the road would likely remain closed “for some time today” as police conduct a full investigation.
Motorists were asked to avoid the area.
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