One dead, two seriously hurt after ute rolls in Southland

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One person is dead and two people are seriously injured after their vehicle rolled at Quarry Hills in Southland last night.

Police said they were alerted about 8.35pm that a ute had rolled on the Niagara-Tokanui Highway, between McManus Rd and Quarry Hills Fortification Rd.

In an update this morning they said one person died at the scene, another received critical injuries and a third person sustained serious injuries, 

They said the crash was under investigation and support was being offered to the victims' families.