Person killed in logging truck crash on State Highway 15

Police are responding to a serious crash on Mangakahia Rd. Photo / Bevan Conley

A person has died in a crash in Northland which is believed to have involved a logging truck.

Police said the vehicle crashed on Mangakahia Rd in Tītoki around 12.20pm today.

A motorist turned around at the scene said they were told by police a logging truck had crashed into a bank.

Police said the person received critical injuries and died at the scene.

A section of Mangakahia Rd/State Highway 15 is currently closed and diversions are in place.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.