File photo. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash in Whakatane today.
Police said they were called at about 4:55pm to an accident on Ohope Road in Maraetotara.
Hato Hone St John said one other person was taken to Whakatane hospital in a serious condition.
The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and traffic management remains in place.
