One person has been killed in a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Milburn in South Otago.
The crash, involving a truck and a ute, was reported to police at 6.15am today.
Police say the driver of the ute died at the scene.
The truck involved in the crash can be seen in a ditch to the side of the road and the ute is covered by a tarpaulin. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery
Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
