Police have confirmed that one person has died as a result of the crash on the Winton Wreys Bush Highway, Oreti Plains, in Southland.
Police and Emergency Services are still at the scene.
The road is still closed and motorists should expect lengthy delays while the scene is cleared.
A Police Serious Crash Investigation has been commenced into the crash.
No other details are available at this stage.
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Released by Senior Sergeant Darryl Lennane, Southern Police