Police can now confirm one person has sadly died following a two-truck collision on State Highway 2, near Maramarua earlier today.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 11.42am.
One other person was treated for minor injuries.
State Highway 2 remains closed between Monument Road and Heaven Road with diversions in place.
The Serious Crash Unit are examining the scene and enquiries into the circumstances are underway.
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