A person has died following a crash near Cromwell overnight.
Police this morning said the single-vehicle crash, which occurred near the intersection of State Highways 8 and 8B, was reported just before midnight.
"The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene."
In an update at 8am NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said a section of road was down to one lane under stop/go traffic management with a 30kmh speed restriction in place. Motorists should expect delays.
Police said inquiries were ongoing.
