Man dies after crash near Wakefield

A man who crashed into a tree near Wakefield, at the top of the South Island, yesterday has died.

The 40-year-old was critically injured in the crash  - which happened about 2.30pm on State Highway 6 at Motupiko - and flown to Wellington Hospital.

Police said in a statement today the man died overnight.

Inquiries are ongoing.

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