A person has died in a collision between two motorcyclists on State Highway 1 near Wellsford, north of Auckland.

Emergency services were called shortly after 4 this afternoon and the highway is now closed in both directions at the scene - near the intersection with Lovers Lane.

Twp people were injured in the crash. One is in a critical condition and the other has moderate injuries.

Police say no further details will be released until next-of-kin have been notified.

More to come.