8:24 am today

Person found dead after Waikato car fire

8:24 am today
Auckland, New Zealand - December 24, 2020: Close up of a New Zealand police officer's uniform and badge

Emergency services were called to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Marshmeadow and Holland roads Photo: 123RF

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a person found after a car fire in Puketaha, Waikato overnight.

Emergency services were called to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Marshmeadow and Holland roads about 3.50am Wednesday.

A police spokesperson said a person was found deceased in the vehicle by firefighters.

The death is being treated as unexplained, they said.

Cordons are in place and police said a scene examination was being carried out.