One person has died following a single vehicle crash in the Waikato.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash at the intersection of Parklands Road and Roto O Rangi Road, near Te Awamutu, at 2.37am.

"The sole occupant died at the scene," says a police spokesperson.

"The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

"Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible."