Fatal Crash Response on Te Pahu Road, Whatawhata

One person has died after a serious crash in Whatawhata this evening.

At around 5.15pm, emergency services were alerted to a car that had gone into a river near Te Pahu Road.

Sadly, after the vehicle was removed, one person was located deceased.

The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

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