Driver dead after car hits tree

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Police say the driver of a car which drifted off a road south of Auckland was killed when the vehicle hit a tree.

A scene examination is in place on Waiuku Road between Wily and Titi Road as police investigate the accident, which happened around 8 o'clock this morning.

Police say the car hit a totara tree and the driver was flung from the vehicle.

Diversions are in place on Wily, Hill and Masters roads.

- Herald Online