Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on SH 1, Rakaia this morning.

The crash, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, occurred at around 6:30am between Chertsey Line Road and Pendarves Rakaia Road.

The road remains closed but is due to reopen shortly.

We thank motorists for their patience while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.

An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre