Person dead after two-vehicle crash in North Canterbury

Emergency services were called to the scene on Tram Rd at about 7.29am. Photo / George Heard

A person has died and another is trapped after a two-vehicle crash involving a truck in North Canterbury.

Emergency services were called to the incident on Tram Rd at about 7.29am.

A police spokesperson confirmed a person has died.

A St John spokesman said one person with critical injuries is being transported to Christchurch Hospital. He suggested contacting police for further information.

NZ Herald photographer George Heard said a trapped motorist was freed by fire crews.

He said the serious crash unit is surveying the crash site, where a truck lies, wrecked, on the side of the road.

A police spokesperson said diversions will be in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

"Anything further will be issued proactively when we are able to."

Emergency services were called to the scene on Tram Rd at about 7.29am. Photo / George Heard