One person has died in a crash on State Highway 2 near Wairoa today.
The crash happened several kilometres west of the town at about 11.15am.
Four other people in the car were injured and transported to hospital, police confirmed.
State Highway 2 was blocked due to the crash. But one lane of the road (between Ohinepaka and Mohaka) has since reopened and traffic management remains in place.
Motorists are advised to expect significant delays, and to delay travel if possible.
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