One dead after crash near Woodhill

Delays on State Highway 16 near Woodhill. Photo / Daniel Hines, NZ Herald

One person is dead and another injured in a crash that has closed a busy Auckland highway.

There were delays this morning on State Highway 16 near Woodhill after a car and truck collided.

Police said the accident happened at about 7.30am resulting in debris across the road.

Diversions were put in place while police examined the scene.