Police can now confirm one person has died following the three-vehicle collision on Paeroa Kopu Road, SH26, Komata.

"Police were notified of the crash at 3.32pm," says a police spokesperson.

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

EARLIER 5.30pm: Police are responding to a three-vehicle collision on State Highway 26, Pareroa Kopu Road, Komata.

"Police were notified of the crash at 3:32pm," says a police spokesperson.

"Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.

"Motorists are asked to avoid the area as diversions are in place."