One person has died following the serious crash on State Highway 5, Te Haroto this afternoon.
Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, were called to the scene at approximately 4:20pm.
Two other people were also taken to hospital in a critical condition. A further two people have moderate injuries.
State Highway 5 has now reopened.
While Police work to inform all next of kin, there will be no further details on the deceased.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
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