Monday 6:03pm

A person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Mangakino, northwest of Taupo, this afternoon.

The crash on Waipapa Rd, between Scott Rd and Moncarch Rd, was reported to police just after 4pm.

One person died at the scene, while two others were seriously injured, police said.

Two people were taken to Waikato Hospital, a St John spokesperson told 1News.

The road is closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

It brings the Easter holiday road toll to four.

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