One person has died and another has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty tonight.
A police spokesperson said they responded to the collision on Takitimu Drive, near the intersection with State Highway 29A in Tauriko, Tauranga, about 7.30pm.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they responded to the incident with one rapid response vehicle and an operations manager.