One person is dead and four others were injured after a crash on State Highway 2 near Maramarua in Waikato.
The crash took place near the intersection of Dimmock Road about 9.15pm last night, police said.
Initial indications showed a car had collided with a pedestrian, and then a second car following the first had swerved to avoid the incident, hitting trees.
A third vehicle, a ute travelling in the opposite direction, had then also tried to avoid the crash and rolled.
The pedestrian died at the scene and at least four others were hurt.
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The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
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