One person has died following a crash in the Bay of Plenty this morning, bringing the holiday road toll to 11.
Police said they were called to a collision between a car and truck on State Highway 29, in the Lower Kaimai Ranges, about 5.20am today.
The road was closed earlier today while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene. It has since re-opened.
The investigation into the cause of the crash continues.
Police urged motorists heading home from their holidays today to take care on the roads.
"We know people will be keen to get home and the weather conditions will make driving challenging in many parts of New Zealand," Assistant Commissioner Scott Fraser said.
"But we don't want to see any more families impacted by tragedy this holiday period and we need all road users to play their part in getting everyone home safely.
"It's very simple - keep your speed down and appropriate to the conditions, watch your following distances, put the phones away, and take a break if you feel fatigued."
The road toll period started on Christmas Eve and ends tomorrow 6am.
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