19 Feb 2025

Person found dead after Waikato car fire

10:01 am on 19 February 2025
The scene at an unexplained death.

Police at the scene. Photo: Natalie Akoorie

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a person found after a car fire in Puketaha, Waikato overnight.

Emergency services were called to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Marshmeadow and Holland roads about 3.50am Wednesday.

A police spokesperson said a person was found deceased in the vehicle by firefighters.

The death is being treated as unexplained, they said.

Cordons are in place and police said a scene examination was being carried out.