One person dead in south Taranaki collision

A person has died after a crash between a milk tanker and a car in South Taranaki.

One person has died in a collision between a milk tanker and a car in south Taranaki tonight.

Emergency services were called to the crash about 3km south of Waverly on State Highway 3 shortly before 9.15pm.

An occupant of the car died at the scene, police said.

Fire and ambulance are both at the scene.

The serious crash unit has been notified and diversions are in place via Brewer Rd and Lower Okotuku Rd.