Man dies after Southland crash

A man driving a tractor has died following a crash involving a truck and trailer unit in Southland this morning.

The crash occurred at the corner of State Highway 96 and Edgerton Rd, near Winton at 9.20am.

Power lines were brought down with the truck and trailer unit catching fire.

Emergency services at still at the scene.

SH96 is closed with the diversion being via Deveraux Rd. Edgerton Road is
closed to the north and south. Florence Road is closed at SH96.

The death has been referred to the coroner.

- NZ Herald staff