Fatal Crash on SH7 Waikari: Police Respond

Police can confirm that one person has died following a crash in Hurunui this morning.

The single vehicle crash on Karaka Road / State Highway 7 was reported about 6.40am.

Despite best efforts by emergency services sadly one person died at the scene.

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.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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