Passenger dies in two-car crash on State Highway 2, northern Hawke's Bay

A diversion is in place at Mohaka Coach Road.

One person has died after a crash on State Highway 2 in northern Hawke's Bay on Sunday evening.

The two-car crash occurred at Raupunga about 5.40pm. A passenger in one of the vehicles died at the scene.

Two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident and are in Hawke's Bay Hospital.

The male in his 70s and the male in his teens are both in a stable condition, according to a Hawke's Bay District Health Board spokeswoman.

A diversion was in place at Mohaka Coach Rd following the crash. Police said they were investigating the circumstances.

A total of five people have died on the roads in Hawke's Bay this year, three passengers and two motorcyclists.