One dead after serious crash on South Island’s Karamea Highway

There has been a crash on the Karamea Highway.

One person is dead after a serious crash on the South Island’s Karamea Highway.

Police said they were notified of the single-vehicle crash in Little Wanganui at about 1.20pm.

Hato Hone St John also rushed to the scene at 1.09pm.

The service sent one first response unit and one Prime responder.

“The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene,” police said.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.