Fatal crash on SH23 near Whatawhata leaves one dead, two seriously injured

One person has died in a serious crash near Hamilton after a car smashed into a tree, which left three other people with injuries.

Police confirmed one person died in the crash on State Highway 23 near Whatawhata this morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene after a car crashed into a tree near Ferguson Rd around 9.10am.

Two other people have serious injuries, and one person has a minor injury, police said.

The crash happened about 9:10am, near the intersection with Ferguson Road. Image / Google

The Serious Crash Unit were notified of the crash and are investigating.

Te Pahu Rd and Ferguson Rd were closed for a period of time while emergency services were at the scene, but have now opened.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two ambulances, one rapid response, and one manager responded to the scene.

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