Driver dies after crash in Alexandra

A person has died following a two-car collision in Alexandra, police have confirmed. 

Emergency services were called to the incident about 3.20pm today. 

The ODT understands the driver veered into a parked car outside a property near the intersection of Killarney St and Bantry St.

Police said tonight initial indications suggest the crash may be "medical related" and confirmed that the driver had since died. 

Emergency services at the scene this afternoon. Photo: Ruby Shaw
Emergency services at the scene this afternoon. Photo: Ruby Shaw
Members of the public were understood to have provided medical help until emergency services arrived.

There was one other person in the car with the driver, police said, but no other injuries reported. 

Two ambulances attended as well as four police cars and two fire appliances. 

There were diversions in place along Killarney St at Spencer St and Simmonds St, but police said the road had reopened tonight. 

- By Ruby Shaw