One person has died after a crash just north of Ashburton this morning.
The two-vehicle crash on Rakaia Highway State Highway 1 was reported just after 5am.
“One person died at the scene; two other people were seriously injured,” said Senior Sergeant Mike Jackson.
Motorists were advised to expect delays, but the road reopened by 11am, although motorists were still asked to travel with care.
Hato Hone St John confirmed two people were seriously injured, with one being taken to Christchurch Hospital by road and one by helicopter.