One person has died following the serious crash on State Highway Two, between Waihi and Athenree Gorge, this morning.
There are no further injuries.
At 8:07am, a petrol tanker and a car collided near the intersection of Mathers Road.
SH 2 remains closed and diversions are in place.
While Police work to inform next of kin, the Serious Crash Unit will investigate.
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