One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a crash near Hastings.
Police said a blue van with two people inside collided with a 4x4 carrying a single occupant on State Highway 50 near the intersection with Kereru Rd just after 1pm.
The passenger of the blue van died at the scene and the driver has been taken to Hastings Hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the 4x4 suffered minor injuries and was being interviewed by police.
State Highway 50 was closed at the scene and traffic diversions were in place.
