New Zealand / Regional

Motorist killed in collision with truck

22:08 pm on 13 April 2010

One person is dead following a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 27 near Matamata in Waikato.

Police say the crash happened near the intersection with Wardville Road about 3pm on Tuesday. A man driving the car died at the scene.

Traffic diversions on State Highway 27 were lifted on Tuesday night.