A body has been found inside a car that was "engulfed" in flames on State Highway 6 near Nelson today.
Nelson Police are investigating the car fire and said the circumstances were unexplained.
The car was located fully engulfed in flames about 30m over a bank off the highway on the "Nelson side" of the Whangamoa Saddle this afternoon, police said.
Police could not confirm the exact location of the incident.
The fire service was alerted about 2pm.
The vehicle will remain at the scene overnight with a scene guard in place.
A further detailed scene examination will take place tomorrow, police said.
