Serious Wairoa crash leaves one person dead, two fighting for their lives

One person is dead and two others are fighting for their lives after a serious crash in Wairoa.

Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Black St and Archilles St/State Highway 2 about 3pm today.

The intersection remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.

Police said the death will be referred to the coroner.

The two others injured remain in a critical condition.