Police are now in a position to confirm one person has died in a two-vehicle collision on SH2, Waitakaruru last night.
Police were notified of the crash at 6:41pm and the person died at the scene.
The road has reopened this morning following a scene examination.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
Police extend their sympathies to the family of the deceased.
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Issued by Police Media Centre