Fatal head-on crash in Pongakawa

Map:  Fatal head-on collision kills one and leaves another seriously injured in Pongakawa.

Update: 6:08pm

Police are investigating a fatal head on crash that killed one and left one person seriously injured in Pongakawa.

The head on collision involving a hot rod and truck happened just after 3pm near Maniatutu Rd and Pongakawa School Rd.

Police are investigating after unconfirmed  reports that another vehicle was involved in the crash but  decamped from the scene towards Te Puke.

A northern communications spokesperson said emergency services from Tauranga, Te Puke and Maketu responded to the crash.

A rescue helicopter was also called in to airlift a man to Tauranga hospital.

The deceased person's  name will not be released until next of kin has been  notified.

The Police Serious crash unit are investigating.

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