Fatal crash near Southland town of Athol

Emergency services have attended a fatal crash on State Highway 6 near Athol today.

One person has died following a crash near the Southland town of Athol today.

Police confirmed tonight that one person died in a on State Highway 6 near Athol around 5pm.

One person died at the scene and four others have been taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Athol is located 55km south of Queenstown.