There has been a fatal accident at Dacre, in Southland, which has resulted in the closure of SH 1 near Spurhead Creek, from Edendale to Invercargill.
Gore police were attending the accident which happened at about 9.45am and involved a two-car head on collision, Senior Sergeant Steve Gregory said.
It was believed the accident involved a fire and one person died as a result.
Further details were unavailable.
