One dead after early morning crash in Christchurch

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A motorist was killed in a crash on the QE II Drive off-ramp in the early hours of this morning.

A police spokesperson said the single vehicle crash happened about 1.10am on Thursday.

It is understood the person was the sole occupant in a vehicle, which was travelling on SH74 prior to the crash.

The spokesperson said the person died at the scene.

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