One dead after crash near Temuka

One person has died after a two-vehicle crash north of Temuka this afternoon.

The crash on Milford Clandeboye Rd was reported at 12.40pm, a police spokesperson said in a statement.

A second person was transported to hospital with critical injuries.

The road is currently closed while the serious crash unit conducts a scene examination.

Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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