One person has died following a single vehicle crash where a car has collided with a power pole on Lake Road, Hauraki, today.
Police responded to the crash just before 6am.
One person was transported to hospital in a critical condition where they have since died.
Three further people were transported to hospital, two in a moderate condition and one with minor injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and the road has since reopened.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Issued by Police Media Centre