One dead in Invercargill crash

Photo: Toni McDonald
Photo: Toni McDonald

One person has died after a two-car crash in Invercargill early this morning.  

The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 1 (Bluff Highway) and Kew Rd about 6am.

"Sadly, one occupant died at the scene and there were no other injuries involved," police said in a statement.

The highway was closed for several hours while while the Serious Crash unit examined the scene. 

In an update about 1.30pm Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advised it had reopened, but advised road users to take care in the area.