One dead in SH1 crash

A person has died after two cars have rolled in a crash near Putaruru on State Highway One.

Police said the crash happened at the intersection of State Highway One and Jones Rd.

One person is trapped in their car and is in a serious condition. Fire fighters are at the seen and using the jaws of life to free the person.

Police said the road will be closed for some time and diversions are in place.

- NZ HERALD STAFF