A person has died following a crash between a light truck and a van on SH57 in Manawatū this afternoon.
The driver of the van died at the scene, police said.
The driver of the light truck was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The road has been closed for several hours.
UPDATE 3:20PM
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) September 24, 2021
Due to a crash, SH57 Linton is now CLOSED between Tane Road and Old West Road. Please expect DELAYS and take extra care, as emergency services are on-site directing traffic. ^LZ https://t.co/3HIoAZlcJn
