One person is dead after a crash on Great South Rd in the South Auckland suburb of Papakura on Saturday morning.

The crash was reported just before 11am.

Police said traffic management is in place at the scene on Great South Rd, Papakura, near O’Shannessey St.

“The road remains closed, with diversions in place, while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene,” police said in a statement.

“Please avoid the area, if possible, or expect delays.”

A St John spokeswoman said they sent one ambulance and one rapid response unit to the scene after they were called at 10.57am. St John referred further questions to police.

A Fire and Emergency NZ shift supervisor said they had not been called to the crash.