One dead after Northland truck crash

One person is dead after a truck crash on State Highway 1 in Northland this afternoon.

Police said the truck was the only vehicle involved in the crash, which happened about 3pm near Pamapuria, 10km east of Kaitaia.

The fire service had also been called to the scene and the road was closed, with diversions in place, police said.

They advised motorists to avoid the area.

- NZPA