One person is believed to have died in a serious crash in Takapau this afternoon.
The crash, involving a truck and a car occurred just before 5pm at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Fraser Rd.
SH2 is currently closed both ways with a detour through Takapau. Traffic is being diverted along Charlotte St and Fraser Rd.
It is understood a police Serious Crash Unit is on its way.
A woman living about 500 metres from the crash site said there was an "incredible" loud noise and she could see the incident from her home.
