One person dead after Waimamaku, Far North crash

The crash happened on SH12 between Waimamaku Beach Rd and Mitchell Rd. Photo / NZME

A person has died after a two-vehicle crash on SH12 in Waimamaku this morning.

A second person, in the other vehicle, received moderate injuries and was transported to hospital, a police spokesperson said.

The crash was reported to police around 10.40am today, and police and other emergency services responded.

Kaikohe Fire Brigade station officer Brett Southey said it appeared to have been a head-on collision and one vehicle must have crossed the centre line.

The only person trapped was the deceased man, Southey said, and the car he was in was extensively damaged.

The road was partially closed for several hours, with one lane open, and police advised motorists to avoid the area of the crash, between Waimamaku Beach Rd and Mitchell Rd.

However, SH12 was fully reopened by mid-afternoon.