Police can now advise one person has died in a crash on State Highway 1, Piarere.
The crash, involving a bus and a car, was reported to Police just after 2pm today.
A number of other people were injured in the crash. Two people are reported to have critical injuries, four have serious injuries, and seven people have moderate injuries.
State Highway 1 remains closed at the crash scene, near the intersection with Paparamu Road.
Motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible, or delay travel.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre