Serious crash in Waipā: One dead, Cambridge Rd closed

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in the Waipā District.

One person has died after a serious crash involving a truck and car in the Waipā district today.

Emergency services were called to Cambridge Rd, between Storey and Cox Rds, at 11.25am.

“Despite the best efforts of first responders, the driver of the car died at the scene. Police are providing support to the person’s family,” police said.

The section of Cambridge Rd remained closed and the serious crash unit was examining the scene.

Earlier today, Waikato Herald reported one person was trapped after a serious two-vehicle crash.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand sent two fire engines and worked to extricate a person trapped in a vehicle.

Hato Hone St John said two ambulances, one rapid response vehicle and one helicopter had been sent to the scene.

Malisha Kumar is a multimedia journalist based in Hamilton. She joined the Waikato Herald in 2023 after working for Radio 1XX in Whakatāne.