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A Fulton Hogan worker has died in a crash while helping with a stranded vehicle on the Waikato Expressway.

The company confirmed the employee was killed in a crash today at 7am on State Highway 1, near Te Kauwhata.

"Fulton Hogan has been made aware of a tragic incident that occurred on a Waikato worksite earlier this morning, where a Fulton Hogan employee was fatally injured when assisting a stranded vehicle."

The company said its key focus was to support those affected and provide full assistance to authorities.

A spokesperson for the NZ Transport Agency, which contracted the employee, said it was deeply saddened and upset.

"Our thoughts are with the person's family and friends at this time.…