Crash kills one person

One person died following a serious crash on Charlton Siding Rd, Waimumu, on Saturday night.

The crash involving a single vehicle was reported about 10pm on Saturday, police said in a statement.

The sole occupant of the vehicle was found dead at the scene.

The road remained closed for part of Sunday while the serious crash unit conducted a scene examination.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.