The driver and sole occupant of the truck died. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

The driver of a truck and trailer has been killed in a crash on a rural road in South Auckland's Buckland.

The crash happened on Logan Road in Buckland just after 7.30am on Monday, police said.

It involved one truck and the sole occupant died at the scene.

How the crash happened was being investigated by police, a spokesperson said.

At this stage the road remained closed while police examined the scene.

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