Hamilton fatal crash: Two vehicles collide on Norton Rd

Hamilton’s Norton Rd was closed for several hours last night after a fatal two-vehicle crash.

One person died after the crash, which was reported to emergency services about 4.30pm.

“Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene,” police said.

Norton Rd was closed between Tahi and Jolly Sts while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.

Police said inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.