Update - Waihola Highway crash

 
One person has died following a crash on Waihola Highway (State Highway 1) this morning. 
 
The crash involved a truck and a ute and was reported to Police at 6.15am.
 
The driver of the ute passed away at the scene. 
 
The road remains closed between Waihola and Milburn. 
 
While a diversion is in place, it is only suitable for light vehicles. 
 
Motorists are asked to obey the directions of emergency services staff. 
 
ENDS
 
Issued by Police Media Centre.