Police and emergency services are in attendance at a fatal crash on SH1 in Mata, just north of Ruakaka.
One person has died and three others are seriously injured.
The crash involving three cars and a light truck occurred at approximately 4:40pm just north of the roundabout. Diversions are in place at SH12 heading north and Mangapai Road heading south.
The Serious Crash Unit have been notified and will be investigating.
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Issued by Police Media Centre