Police can now confirm that a woman has died and three people are injured as a result of a single car crash.
The crash occurred about 2pm on SH27 near Matamata today.
A child is in a critical condition and another child has minor injuries.
A man also has minor injuries as a result of the crash.
The road will be closed for sometime while the Serious Crash Unit investigate.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area if at all possible as there will be delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.