Man killed in Hauraki Plains car crash overnight

A man has died after a crash on the Hauraki Plains early this morning. Photo / File

A man has died after a crash on the Hauraki Plains early this morning.

Police said the single-vehicle crash happened on the corner of Elliot Rd and State Highway 26 south-east of Thames about 2am.

The road was closed but was due to re-open shortly.

Diversions are in place.

Due to a serious crash SH26 is CLOSED north of Paeroa. A detour is in place. Please take extra care in the area. ^LC pic.twitter.com/afGRe3oTNV

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) December 7, 2016

The serious crash unit is investigating.