A person is dead and another seriously injured after a single-car crash in the Far North.
The crash - reported to Fire and Emergency NZ as a car in a ditch - happened about 6.45am today.
Police confirmed that one person died at the scene, while another occupant has serious injuries and is being airlifted to hospital.
SH1 is currently closed between Wehirua Rd and Waiare Rd with diversions being put in place.
The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene and a Police investigation will look into the circumstances of the crash.
