Fatal crash, Lake Road, Hauraki

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

One person has died following a single vehicle crash where a car has collided with a power pole on Lake Road, Hauraki, today.

Police responded to the crash just before 6am.

One person was transported to hospital in a critical condition where they have since died.

Three further people were transported to hospital, two in a moderate condition and one with minor injuries.

The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and the road has since reopened.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Issued by Police Media Centre