One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Tuhikaramea Rd near Hamilton.
A car and a light truck were involved in the collision at 2.30pm.
Police and emergency services attended the scene in the suburb of Temple View.
One person died at the scene, while another was transported to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.
Cordons are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.