Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Robin Martin
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 2/Matawai Road, Waipaoa, in the Gisborne region on Friday morning.
Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash near McMillan Road just before 7am.
One person was found dead at the scene.
Another person received serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.
Police had warned earlier there would be extensive delays for motorists.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are continuing.
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