One dead in car crash with truck at Waharoa near Matamata

The accident happened at the intersection of Wairere Rd and State Highway 27. Photo / Google Maps

One person has died in a crash between a car and truck near Matamata this afternoon.

The accident happened at the intersection of State Highway 27 and Wairere Rd, in Waharoa at 4.45pm.

The driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene, police said.

Reports of a serious crash on #SH27 north of Waharoa near intersection with Walton Rd. Expect delays in the area. We'll update shortly. ^LC

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The other driver was uninjured.

Police are attending the crash site and diversions are being put in place.

The Serious Crash Unit have been notified and the road is expected to be closed for some time.