One person dead after crash in Hamilton East

A person has died after a crash in Hamilton East this afternoon.

Police’s initial reports suggest the occupant of the vehicle had a medical event.

The crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.

A police spokesperson said the single-vehicle crash happened on Albert St near Galloway St.

The crash happened on Albert St near Galloway St, in Hamilton East. Photo / Maryana Garcia

“Initial reports suggest that the occupant appears to have had a medical event,” the spokesperson said.

“However, a police investigation will be undertaken to establish the cause.”

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said an ambulance responded to the incident. They referred all further queries to police.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said crews were alerted to a single-vehicle crash on the corner of Albert St and Galloway St at 12.14pm.

“Crews from Hamilton City and Chartwell attended.”

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.