The crash blocked Evans St, State Highway 1, in Timaru, for several hours. Photo: NZTA
A person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 in Timaru this morning.
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Evans St, between Pringle and Belfield Sts, about 9.50am.
"Part of the road is expected to remain closed until later this afternoon while the Serious Crash Unit carries out a scene examination," police said in a statement.
"The cause of the crash remains under investigation."
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi earlier said the crash had closed SH1 to northbound traffic, but advised about 2.40pm that the road had fully reopened.
Motorists were told to expect delays as congestion eased through the area.
Fire and Emergency NZ crews from the Washdyke and Timaru stations were also sent to the scene.
