26 May 2018

One dead after crash in Waikato

8:28 pm on 26 May 2018

A person has died following a crash in the Waikato town of Mangatawhiri this afternoon.

The crash, involving two vehicles, happened on Mangatawhiri road just before 4.30pm.

One person died at the scene, while another has been seriously injured.

A helicopter was sent to the crash site, and police had advised motorists to avoid the area.