A person has died following a crash on a rural Waikato road.

Police were called to reports of a single-vehicle crash on Kawhia Rd, near the small town of Te Mata, around 5.50pm yesterday.

“Despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene,” a police spokesperson said.

A second person was transported to hospital from the scene in a moderate condition.

The crash occurred on Kawhia Rd near Te Mata. Photo / Google Maps

The Serious Crash Unit completed a scene examination following the crash.

“Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing,” the spokesperson said.