Fatal crash near Hell's Gate in Rotorua

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A motorist has died and several others are injured after a crash near Rotorua this morning.

Police and ambulance are at the scene of the crash between a truck and a car near the Hell's Gate tourist attraction on State Highway 30 at 11.15am.

Police are urging motorists to avoid the area if possible and warn there will be delays.

They will release more information this afternoon.