St John says one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police have confirmed one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2 north of Dennevirke on Friday morning.
Emergency services were called to the crash near Okane Road in Matamau at about 9.50am.
A second person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital, police said.
Fire and Emergency confirmed a truck was involved, and said its crews helped free the driver who had been trapped.
SH2 would remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash unit conduct a scene examination, police said.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, and detours are in place.
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