A person has died after an overnight crash between a truck and a motorcycle in Canterbury.
Police said the motorcyclist was in a critical condition when emergency services arrived at the crash, on Selwyn Rd, near Robinsons Rd, Rolleston about 3.30am.
Despite medical efforts, he died a short time later, police said.
The Serious Crash Unit and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team are investigating and the road is closed.
Police ask that motorists are patient if they experience delays.
