Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash at 5pm. Photo / File
One person died and two others suffered injuries in a crash in the Bay of Plenty.
Emergency services were called to the crash on SH2 northbound, Mt Maunganui, in the area of the Sandhurst Dr on-ramp and Maunganui Rd, at 5pm yesterday.
Two people, suffering moderate to serious injuries were taken to hospital following the single-vehicle smash.
Four further passengers were medically assessed after the accident but were not seriously injured, a police statement said.
Police are seeking witnesses to the crash and urged anyone who witnessed the accident to contact them.
"The road is now open to traffic following a scene examination and the recovery of the vehicle," a police statement said.
Can you help? Anyone who can assist police should call 105 and quote file number 200823/8265.
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