A female truckie in her 60s died this afternoon in a crash involving three cars and two trucks at a road works site. "Police were called to attend the crash at 2.15pm today between three cars and two trucks at a road works site. Meanwhile, a driver was rushed to Whakatane Hospital after a two-car crash at Te Teko Rd between Edgecumbe and Te Teko at 12.45pm. The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene and the road was closed, with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to expect delays while the serious crash unit are at the scene.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 22, 2017 04:29 UTC