One dead after truck rolls

One person is dead after a truck rolled on Thornton Road in Whakatane about 12.30pm.

The truck is believed to have hit another vehicle before rolling.

The two occupants in the other vehicle are being treated for moderate and minor injuries.

The road is closed and diversions are in place at Powdrell Road and Westbank Road.

Serious Crash Unit have been notified and will be investigating.