One person died in a crash on White Pine Bush Road near Whakatāne last night.

The police were notified of a two-car crash at 11.40pm yesterday.

"One person was seriously injured and was airlifted to Whakatāne Hospital," a Police spokesperson said.

"Sadly, they have subsequently passed away."

Two other people suffered minor injuries in the crash.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.