Morrinsville truck, van collision claims life

Several others have been injured in the horror crash. Photo credit: Getty

One person is dead after a horror crash in Morrinsville on Thursday morning.

Emergency services were called to the incident on Piako Rd just after 8am after a head-on collision between a truck and a van.

St John says two other people are suffering serious injuries, while another has minor injuries.

"The road is closed and diversions will be in place," a police spokesperson says.

"More information will be released when it is available."

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