One person has died tonight after a car crash just south of Tokoroa on State Highway 1.
A Fire Service spokesman said only one car was involved in the crash, which happened near Kinleith, about 10 km south of Tokoroa.
Police have set up extensive cordons following the crash. They recommend north bound traffic divert to State Highway 5 via Rotorua and south bound traffic via State Highway 32.
Emergency services are still on site.- APNZ