One person has died after a car crashed off a bridge into the Moeraki River north of Haast, in Westland.
Emergency services are at the scene at the Moeraki River Bridge on Haast Highway this evening.
A police spokesperson said emergency services were called at 6.49pm about the incident.
"Three people got out of the vehicle safely, while one remained trapped," the spokesperson said.
"The road is closed and motorists are asked to please avoid the area."