One person has died following a serious crash south of Whakatane that closed part of the road, as emergency services respond to the incident this morning.
Police said in a statement that it is believed only one vehicle is involved in the crash on Taneatua Rd, at 10.15am.
They are still working to formally identify the man and inform next of kin.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating and Taneatua Rd between State Highway 2 and Whitepine Bush Road, has since been re-opened.
SHARE ME