One dead after truck-car smash in Waikato

Firefighters used rescue tools to cut the trapped person from their vehicle. File photo / NZME

A person has died this morning after a car and a truck collided near Morrinsville in the Waikato.

Fire and Emergency NZ was called around 1.50am to the serious crash in Eureka on State Highway 26.

The driver of the truck had moderate injuries, and the driver of the car died.

A spokesperson said one person was trapped in their vehicle, and rescue tools were used to get them out.

Part of SH26 between Morrinsville and Hamilton was closed due to the “serious crash” but has since reopened.