State Highway 1 reopens after fatal crash near Tokoroa

State Highway 1 was closed at Kinleith following a fatal crash last night. Photo / NZ Transport Agency

One person has died following a crash near Tokoroa.

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Kinleith, about 6.10pm yesterday.

Police said this morning one person died at the scene and one was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.

Inquiries into the crash were ongoing.

NZ Transport Agency said the road reopened overnight.