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Watch: Fatal crash closes State Highway 1 until midday as traffic builds

A motorist has died in a crash between a car and truck on State Highway 1 north of Waikanae this morning. State Highway 1 will be closed until midday and traffic using the main route north is being warned to expect major delays. Commuter trains into the capital have also been affected after debris from the wreckage was flung on to tracks.

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