One person has died and another is in a critical condition following a crash near Christchurch.
Police have confirmed two people were involved in a single-vehicle crash near Little River this morning.
Emergency services were called to Christchurch Akaroa Rd about 10.40am.
Police said two people were transported to hospital in a serious condition, where one died shortly after. The other remained in hospital in a critical condition.
The serious crash unit conducted a scene examination and a crash investigation has begun, police added.
- APL