Crash between truck and car in Tauranga leaves one person dead, one seriously injured

One person has died and another is seriously injured after a crash on Takitimu Drive in Tauriko, Tauranga.

One person has died and another has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty tonight.

A police spokesperson said they responded to the collision on Takitimu Drive, near the intersection with State Highway 29A in Tauriko, Tauranga, about 7.30pm.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they responded to the incident with one rapid response vehicle and an operations manager.

Two patients were assessed at the scene, one of whom was taken to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition.

A Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) spokesman told the Herald the collision was between a truck and a car.

There were two occupants in the car – Fenz confirmed one of them had died.

In an update shortly after 9pm, police said one person had died at the scene of the crash.

“The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examine the scene.”