One person has died in a crash involving a truck and a car on State Highway 2 in the town of Waihi.
Waikato Police were called to the scene, near Dean Crescent, around 2:25pm this afternoon and State Highway 2 now is closed into Waihi.
The other driver involved in the crash was not seriously injured
Diversions are being put in place down Waitawheta Road, which is between Paeroa and Waihi.
The Serious Crash Unit will be attending and the road is likely to be closed for some time.
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Access to Waihi is limited and police are asking motorists to avoid travel into the town if possible.
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