A truck driver has died after his truck and trailer unit rolled at Beaumont, in the Clutha District.
Emergency services were called to Rongahere Road, about 3km south of Beaumont, at 6:22am.
The driver of the truck was trapped in the cab, and was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.
A section of Rongahere Road is closed while a heavy crane has been brought in to remove the truck. Local diversions are in place.
Police's Commercial Vehicle Safety Team and the Serious Crash Unit have been advised.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre