UPDATE: One person is dead following a crash near Kinleith.

Police were notified of the two-car crash on State Highway 1 at 6.04pm.

"Police can confirm a person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, Kinleith," says a police spokesperson.

"Motorists are asked to avoid the area, diversions continue to be in place."

EARLIER:

Emergency services are currently responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Kinleith.

Police were notified at 6.04pm.

"Initial reports are there have been injuries," says a police spokesperson.

"The road is expected to remain closed in both directions for some time and motorists should expect extensive delays.

"Motorists are asked to avoid the area, diversions will be in place."