Police investigating after body found in burning car in Puketaha, Waikato

Police are investigating the death of a person found in a burning car on a Waikato roadside.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the intersection of Marshmeadow and Holland roads in Puketaha about 3.50am.

Firefighters found a body in the car and called police.

“The death is being treated as unexplained and cordons are in place while a scene examination is carried out.

“Diversions are expected to be in place for several hours and trains are delayed while police work at the scene.”

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said one firetruck went to the scene.