One killed in Clevedon crash overnight

Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Photo / File

One person has died in a crash near Clevedon overnight.

Police and emergency services attended the single-vehicle crash about 1.20am on the Papakura - Clevedon Rd near Clevedon.

One person was found dead at the scene, police said.

Diversions are in place, with north-bound traffic going via Tourist Rd and south-bound traffic diverted to Clevedon - Takanini Rd.

A police investigation is under way to determine the cause of the crash.

The New Zealand Transport Agency is warning motorists to take care near the scene of the crash.

The Clevedon-Papakura Rd has been closed and drivers should follow detours directed by emergency services, it said.