Two people have died following a serious crash in Rakaia, Canterbury.
Emergency services were called to the scene along State Highway 1 (Wilkinsons Road), Ashburton, around 7pm.
The road is expected to remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene, a police statement said.
Diversions are in place and motorists should avoid the area.
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