One dead in crash near Christchurch

One person has died in a crash between a car and truck near Christchurch this afternoon.

Police said the crash happened on State Highway 1 between Dawsons Rd and Weedons Ross Rd south of Templeton about 12.30pm.

The driver and sole occupant of the car died at the scene, while the truck driver was reported to be uninjured.

Police said SH1 was likely to be closed for the at least the next two hours with diversions southbound from Dawsons Rd on to Jones Rd and northbound from Weedons Ross Rd on to Jones Rd.

Police investigations were continuing.

The death has been referred to the coroner.

 

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