Blenheim man killed in crash

A Blenheim man has died after two trucks collided in Marlborough this morning.

Justin Wallace, 25, was driving east on Rapaura Rd, just north of Blenheim, when his small truck collided with a northbound Freight Lines truck carrying hay on State Highway 1 at Spring Creek about 3.50am.

Both trucks were badly damaged.

The driver of the other truck was taken to Wairau Hospital with moderate injuries and was expected to be discharged this afternoon.

- NZPA