One person has died after a crash in Whangarei

A two-car crash has left one person dead in Whangarei early this morning. 

Police and Emergency services were called around 3am regarding a fatal crash on SH1 Puwera, Whangarei District.

A St John spokesperson told with 1 NEWS that one person has died at the scene.

Police says there were eight people in the other vehicle, five of whom received serious to moderate injuries, and were taken to hospital by ambulance.

Three other occupants had minor injuries, the serious crash unit is investigating and the road will be open again shortly.