A 16-year-old woman is dead after the car she was driving crashed into a tree this morning.
The crash happened on Bainesse Road, Rangiotu, just after 9am. Police and ambulance attended the scene and initial findings suggest the car has veered off the road and collided with a tree.
The woman died at the scene while the only passenger, a young boy, sustained minor injuries.
The Police Serious Crash Unit is investigating and a temporary road closure is in place on Bainesse Road.
Police will not release any further details about the woman until next of kin have been informed.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Sara Stavropoulos on 027 702 0850.