Motorist killed north of Turangi

9:53 PM Wednesday Feb 20, 2013

A motorist has been killed in a smash on State Highway 1 just north of Turangi tonight .

Emergency services were called to Motuoapa around 8.30pm and are still there clearing the area.

A St John Ambulance spokesman said the car lost control and hit a tree. No other vehicles were involved and there were no passengers in the vehicle.

The person's age and gender are not yet known.

- APNZ