One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Kinleith.
The highway has been closed because of the crash and motorists have been told to avoid the area.
Earlier today State Highway 1 was closed north of Auckland near Warkworth by a serious two car crash.
SH1 KINLEITH - ROAD CLOSED - 6:55PM
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) February 3, 2021
Due to a serious crash #SH1 is now CLOSED between Tokoroa and SH30 (Atiamuri) with detour via SH32 (Whakamaru). Rotorua traffic is not affected. Allow extra time for detour: https://t.co/MwsoTpOhEb ^TP pic.twitter.com/LkSGSIh6tk