Police say a serious crash unit was sent to the scene. Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin
One person has died after two-vehicles collided on State Highway 1 in Canterbury.
Police were called to the crash scene at 7:20pm on Thursday.
They said one person died at the scene, while another was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries.
A serious crash unit were sent to the scene, police said.
Investigations are ongoing.
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