One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in lower Buller Gorge last night.
Police said emergency services were called to the crash around 6.15pm but the person died at the scene.
Police were alerted to the single-vehicle crash at around 6.15pm.
“Police are providing support to their whānau at this difficult time and a blessing of the crash scene is being arranged in consultation with next of kin.
“Serious Crash Unit have conducted a scene examination and enquiries are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.”
Part of State Highway 6 closed following the crash last night. It has now been reopened.