One person dead in crash between logging truck and car on Moutere Highway, Nelson

A fatal crash has occurred on Moutere Highway between Maisey and Old Coach Rds.

A person died after a crash involving a logging truck and a car on Moutere Highway west of Nelson.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash about 7.40am.

“Sadly, one person died at the scene,” a police spokesperson said.

The fatal crash involving a logging truck and a car occurred on Moutere Highway between Maisey and Old Coach Rds. Photo / Google Maps

Hato Hone St John was also called to the crash scene and it sent an ambulance.

Fire and Emergency Services (Fenz) responded shortly before 8am with three fire trucks.

“We sent two crews from upper Moutere and one from Richmond,” a Fenz spokesperson said.

One crew remains on the scene assisting police.

Traffic management was in place on Moutere Highway between Maisey and Old Coach Rds.

Moutere Highway in Redwood Valley is expected to remain closed for some time.

Motorists are advised to take alternative routes.

The road is expected to reopen around 2.30pm.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.

More to come.