One person has died following a crash on State Highway 8 between Pleasant Point and Timaru this morning.
The crash occurred just after 8am between a car and a tractor. The tractor driver died at the scene.
The driver of the car has been transported to hospital and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A Police spokesperson said police would like to speak to anyone who saw the tractor on State Highway 8 this morning, prior to the crash.
"The tractor was heading towards Timaru, and we're interested in any sightings between 7am and 8am," they said.
