One person has died in a crash between motorcycle and truck on the Napier-Taupō Rd.
Police said the crash happened on State Highway 5 near Te Pohue about 6am on Friday.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman confirmed one person had died.
Crews were called to the scene at 6.01am and helped police and ambulance until just before 7.30am.
A St John media spokeswoman said one person was also in a critical condition. Two ambulances, a rapid response unit and a helicopter were sent to the scene.