One person has died in hospital following a serious crash in Dairy Flat this morning, bringing the holiday road toll to eight.
Two vehicles were involved in the collision on Kahikatea Flat Rd.
Police had rushed to scene of the crash and advised motorists to avoid the area.
Shortly after the crash, a local told the Herald the collision had occurred between a six-wheeler tanker and a car that was coming out of a driveway.
The Serious Crash Unit was notified.