A truck driver has died after his truck and trailer unit rolled at Beaumont in the Clutha District.
Police, two fire engines and ambulance were called to the truck and trailer crash on Rongahere Rd, Beaumont, at 6.22am today.
The crash was between Blackcleugh Rd and Westfry Rd.
The driver of the truck was trapped in the cab, and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said in a statement.
A section of Rongahere Rd is closed while a heavy crane has been brought in to remove the truck.
Local diversions are in place.
Police's commercial vehicle safety team and the serious crash unit have been advised.
No other vehicles were thought to be involved.
A St John spokesman said it sent one ambulance to the scene and two helicopters were put on standby, but were not required.
Ambulance staff did not transfer the one male patient from the scene.
