Cyclist killed after collision with truck in Waikato

2:03 pm on 27 June 2022

One person has died following a crash in Hamilton.

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Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown

Police were called to the intersection of Tristram St and London St at around 8am, where a cyclist and a truck had collided.

The cyclist died at the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit are examining the crash scene and several surrounding roads remain closed.

Meanwhile, police confirmed one person died following a crash in Te Mapara, near Piopio overnight.

Emergency services had been alerted to a vehicle submerged off Napinapi Rd at around 7.40am. A body was located inside the vehicle.

The removal of the vehicle has been completed.