One dead following Sunday morning crash in Whatawhata

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One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 23, near Māori Point Rd, Whatawhata.

Police said they received a report of the crash around 9.15am on Sunday.

Waka Kotahi said SH23 was closed between Horotiu Road and Te Pahu Road due to the crash.

SH23 RAGLAN TO WHATAWHATA - SERIOUS CRASH - 9:40AM
Due to a serious crash, SH23 is now CLOSED between Horotiu Rd and Te Pahu Rd.
Detour via SH39 and Te Pahu Rd and allow up to 60 minutes of additional travel time for journeys through the area. ^CS pic.twitter.com/NLpFTS69Tv

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) October 28, 2023

Detours were in place via SH39 and Te Pahu Road and motorists were advised to allow up to 60 additional minutes of travel time for journeys in the area.

Police said enquiries into the circumstances of the crash were ongoing and the road remained blocked while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.