Police can confirm that a person has died following a crash near Ngāhinapōuri this morning.
Emergency services attended the crash involving three vehicles, reported at around 2.20am. In addition to the fatality, two other people were moderately injured.
State Highway 39 is closed while the scene is cleared and Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.
Diversions are in place, motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre