One person has died and another is seriously injured after a three-vehicle crash near Pūhoi in north Auckland this morning.
The crash was reported on Pohuehue Rd at around 6.13am.
Police said two vehicles had collided and then there was a “secondary crash” at the scene involving a third vehicle.
“The driver of one vehicle has sadly died at the scene, with the driver of the second vehicle suffering serious injuries.”
The driver of the second vehicle was taken to Auckland City Hospital.
“The occupants of the third vehicle are shaken but have not required transport to hospital,” police said.
Part of Pohuehue Rd is closed while the serious crash unit examines the scene.
“Traffic is being diverted at the intersection with Mahurangi West Road, which is to the north of the crash scene.
“Traffic is being turned around at the southern end of the scene.”
Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible as it is expected the road will be closed for some time this morning.
