Man dead after Waitomo crash

A man is reported to be dead after his car and a truck collided in Waitomo today.

The crash happened on State Highway 3 in the Awakino Gorge, just before 5am, police said.

Drivers planning on travelling between Te Kuiti and Taranaki were urged to adjust their travel plans as the road was likely to be closed for between five and six hours, police said.

- NZPA