Person dies after car and truck crash in Auckland

A person has died in a car and a truck crash in Auckland this afternoon.

The crash involved a truck and a car and was reported to police at 12.35pm, a police spokesperson said.

“The driver of the car died at the scene.

“Pukekohe East Rd remains closed and diversions are in place.”

A police spokesperson earlier said emergency services were responding to the crash, on Pukekohe East Rd, near the intersection with Morgan Rd.

“Both lanes of the road are blocked and diversions are in place.”

Motorists are asked to follow directions of emergency services staff, the spokesperson said.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson confirmed they were in attendance at a motor vehicle crash on Pukekohe East Rd.

A Hato Hone St John Ambulance spokesperson said they were notified of a motor vehicle incident in Pukekohe East at 12.35pm and responded with one ambulance and one manager to the scene.

“We have assessed and treated one patient in a moderate condition.”