NZ police are responding to fatal crash, SH1, Manakau 20 December

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway One, Manakau earlier this morning.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash between a car and truck shortly before 6am.

The driver of the car died at the scene. The truck driver sustained moderate injuries.

The road remains closed while Police continue the scene examination.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible and to expect delays.

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