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An investigation has been launched into the death of a person overnight in the Waipa District of Waikato, early Thursday morning.

Emergency services were called to an incident involving a vehicle at around 2.30am near the intersection of Mellsop Road.

One person was found to be deceased at the scene.

Owairaka Valley Road has been closed off, and diversions were put in place due to this incident that has unfolded.

The Serious Crash Unit was advised of the deceased person and scene.

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