One dead following single-vehicle crash in Ashburton

One person has died and five others are in hospital after a single vehicle crash on Gardiners Rd, Ashburton. Photo / File

Police have confirmed that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Gardiners Rd, Ashburton.

Five other occupants of the vehicle have been transported to hospital, two in critical condition and three in a serious condition, police said.

The accident was reported just after 7.30pm when a vehicle left the road and collided with a tree.

The road has been closed while an investigation takes place.

Motorists are advised to use an alternative route.