One person has died after a two-car crash in Gordonton, Waikato.
Another person in the crash has serious injuries.
Firefighters rescued a person trapped in their car after the crash on Boyd Rd, near Williamson Rd,
That person was taken to Waikato Hospital via ambulance in a serious condition.
A police statement said the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and the road was reopened.
“Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing,” police said.
A police spokesperson said the crash was reported at 10.15am.
“The road is blocked and diversions are in place at the intersections of Boyd and Ballard Rd, and Boyd and Gordonton Rd,” the spokesperson said.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews were called at 10.08am.
“We responded three fire trucks and worked to extricate one patient from a vehicle.”
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A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said an ambulance, rapid response vehicle and operations manager were deployed.
Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based multimedia reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.
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