One person has died and another is fighting for their life following a crash in West Auckland this afternoon.

Emergency services rushed to the two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Fred Taylor Drive and Dunlop Rd at 3.17pm today.

One person was found dead on arrival, a police spokesperson said.

Diversions are in place while the Serious Crash Unit carries out investigations, and police are asking motorists to delay travel in the area if possible.