Cars collide near Gore, killing one

One person died and three others were trapped after two cars collided near Gore this morning.

Inspector Doug Parker said the collision happened about 11am on State Highway 1 close to the Charlton Siding Rd near Gore.

Emergency services were working to free three people trapped in the wreckage, he said early this afternoon.

The road was likely to be closed until about 4pm.

- NZPA