Fatal crash near Whangamatā closes SH25, diversions in place

One person has died in a crash near Whangamatā on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Waihi-Whangamata Rd State Highway 25 about 11.40am.

The sole occupant died at the scene, police said.

The road is closed with diversions in place while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene.

Motorists should avoid the area.