A truck has lost its trailer on State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Katikati.
A police spokesman said emergency services were called to the incident between Te Karaka Drive and Barrett Rd about 8.40am.
“The truck has appeared to have lost its trailer. Subsequently, two other vehicles have had a nose-to-tail crash.
“Delays are expected in the area,” he said.
A St John spokeswoman said one person has been treated for minor injuries.
Police, fire and ambulance services were alerted.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said three appliances, from Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Tauranga, were sent.
More to come.
The death of the 19-year-old has been ruled as accidental.