A person has died following a crash between a truck and a motorcycle overnight near Rolleston, Canterbury.
Police were called to the crash on Selwyn Road, near Robinsons Road, at approximately 3:30am.
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition when emergency services arrived at the scene, but despite medical efforts, he died a short time later.
The Serious Crash Unit and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team are investigating and the road is closed.
Police ask that motorists are patient if they experience delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre