One person has died and another is seriously injured after a vehicle crashed into a tree in Auckland on Wednesday morning.
Police are at the scene of a serious crash on Dennis Ave in Hillpark, Auckland where they say a vehicle crashed into a tree at about 7:40am.
"Sadly despite first aid being provided, the driver of the vehicle has died at the scene. A second occupant of the vehicle has been taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition."
Cordons are now in place on Dennis Ave and the Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene.
"An investigation will commence into the circumstances of the crash."
