Early morning truck crash at Mangatawhiri claims a life

The driver of a car has died in a crash with a truck on SH2 at Mangatawhiri this morning. Photo / NZME

A motorist has been killed after a truck and car collided on a Waikato highway early today.

A police spokesman said the crash happened on State Highway 2 at Mangatawhiri about 3.40am.

The driver of the car died.

He said the highway was now closed and traffic was being diverted around the crash scene.

Due to a serious crash SH2 in Mangatawhiri is CLOSED. A detour is in place via local roads. Expect delays in the area & take extra care. ^LC pic.twitter.com/1w5bgi5d0l

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) March 27, 2017

It was not expected to be reopened until 10am.

The serious crash unit and the commercial vehicle investigation unit were investigating the fatal crash.