Man dead after car-truck crash near Ashburton

A man is dead after a head-on crash between a car and a truck near Ashburton today.

Inspector John Doherty said the crash happened this morning on State Highway 1 at Dromore, about 10km north of Ashburton.

Police said the driver of the car died at the scene but the extent of the truck driver's injuries were unknown.

Police were not releasing the name of the man until next of kin were informed.

- NZPA