A person has died following a crash on Baylys Coast Road, Dargaville this morning.
It appears a single car collided with a tree earlier this morning.
Sadly the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way and the Serious Crash Unit remains on the scene.
The road is expected to remain closed for several hours and diversions are in place.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police