Fatal road crash in Franklin

One person died today after a head-on crash near Waiuku, southwest of Auckland, police said.

The incident happened in Awhitu Rd, Karioitahi, in Franklin district, about noon, when a Honda Integra car collided with a Toyota hatchback.

The male driver of one vehicle was killed, while the male driver of the other was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The incident resulted in the closure of the road for most of the afternoon.

- NZPA