One person has died after a serious two-car crash on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty this evening, and another has moderate injuries.
Police were called to the crash, which the Herald understands is a truck and car crash, on Te Puke East Rd in Pongakawa about 5.40pm.
“The road is closed and the Serious Crash Unit will attend the scene,” a police spokeswoman said.
“Please avoid the area or expect delays.”