One dead, five seriously injured in Napier crash

The crash occurred at 11:50pm on Saturday.
The crash occurred at 11:50pm on Saturday. Photo credit: Getty Images

One person is dead and five are seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash in Napier on Saturday night. 

Police said emergency services responded to the crash on Shakespeare Road in Napier at 11.50pm. 

"One person died at the scene and serious injuries are reported to five other occupants of the vehicle," police said.

Police said the serious crash unit is in attendance and part of Shakespeare Road is closed while a scene examination is carried out.

Police urge motorists to avoid the area.