Fatal crash at Sandhurst Drive and Pāpāmoa Beach Rd

One person is critical after a crash between a cyclist and car near a Sandhurst Dr intersection. Photo / File

Police at the scene of a serious crash in Pāpāmoa have confirmed one person has died.

The person, a teenager, died following a crash between a truck and a cyclist on Sandhurst Drive, near the intersection with Pāpāmoa Beach Rd this afternoon.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, a police spokeswoman said.

Police earlier said they were responding to reports of a serious crash between a cyclist and a car that happened about 2.50pm.

Diversions were being put in place and motorists were asked to avoid the area.

A St John spokeswoman confirmed it was notified of the incident at 2.51pm and sent two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle to the scene.

The spokeswoman could not make any further comment at this stage.

A reporter at the scene said traffic was still moving along Pāpāmoa Beach Rd, but slowly.

They said police could be seen inspecting a rubbish truck parked in the middle of the road and a white sheet could be seen covering a bike nearby.