A person has died after a crash in Hamilton East this afternoon.
Police’s initial reports suggest the occupant of the vehicle had a medical event.
The crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.
A police spokesperson said the single-vehicle crash happened on Albert St near Galloway St.
“Initial reports suggest that the occupant appears to have had a medical event,” the spokesperson said.
“However, a police investigation will be undertaken to establish the cause.”
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said an ambulance responded to the incident. They referred all further queries to police.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said crews were alerted to a single-vehicle crash on the corner of Albert St and Galloway St at 12.14pm.
“Crews from Hamilton City and Chartwell attended.”
Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.
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