One person has died and another seriously injured patient was taken to Christchurch Hospital after a vehicle rolled on a Canterbury state highway on Friday.
Police received reports about the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 7 near Waikari about 6.40am on Friday.
"Despite best efforts by emergency services sadly one person died at the scene," police said in a statement.
"In addition, one person has been seriously injured and two people have been moderately injured.
"The road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene, and it has now reopened."
Police inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said four people were trapped in the vehicle following the crash.
Crews from the Waikari, Hawarden, Culverden and Amberley stations extricated all of the occupants.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Hato Hone St John sent three ambulances and a helicopter to the scene.
Three patients were transported to Christchurch Hospital.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the highway was closed between McRaes Rd and Mt Alexander Rd this morning but has now been reopened.
