Fatal crash closes SH34 near Kawerau

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Update 11.20am:

Kawerau Road West and State Highway 34 in the Bay of Plenty is closed following a fatal crash.

A police media spokesperson says the accident happened at about 10.30.

"Emergency services were advised that a single vehicle had rolled.

"One person has died at the scene, and another has minor injuries."

State Highway 34 is closed at the Rotorua end, and diversions are in place.

Earlier:

Motorists are being advised of road closures north of Kawerau following a serious accident.

NZTA advises due to the accident SH34 is closed between SH30 and Valley Rd north of Kawerau.

"Please delay your journey or use an alternate route."

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it looks as if a car has flipped.

SunLive is working on getting more information.

At the scene?

Call 0800 SUNLIVE or email photos to newsroom@thesun.co.nz

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