One dead following two vehicle crash on SH4 between Owhango and National Park in Ruapehu

Emergency services are responding to a crash near National Park. Photo / Bevan Conley.

One person has died following a two vehicle crash on State Highway 4 between Owhango and National Park in Ruapehu.

Police confirmed the fatality at 6pm on Wednesday night after the crash occurred near Bullians Rd just before 1pm.

A spokesperson for St John said another person was taken to nearby Taumarunui Hospital with moderate injuries.

The road is expected to be reopened by 6.30pm.

SH4 OWHANGO, MANAWATU-WHANGANUI - SERIOUS CRASH - 1:40PM
Due to a serious #crash, the road is CLOSED north of Bullians Rd. Please allow extra time for your journey and use an alternative route like SH41 and SH47, or delay your travel if possible. ^CR pic.twitter.com/UQhCjjH0jU

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) May 15, 2019