One dead after crash near Paekakariki

A woman is dead following a collision between a car and a truck on State Highway 1 at Paekakariki, north of Wellington.

Kapiti Mana Area Police Commander Inspector John Spence said the accident happened when the southbound car collided with an oncoming truck not far from the Beach Road intersection about 1pm.

The woman killed was the sole occupant of the car and the truck driver has been taken to hospital for observation.

Mr Spence said police were investigating the cause of the crash, which was still not clear.

The road reopened to all vehicles about 3.45pm but drivers were warned to expect delays in both directions.

- NZPA