One dead, SH1 near Milburn closed following serious crash

There has been a fatal crash on the Waihola Highway this morning. Photo / File

One person has died following a serious crash on Waihola Highway (State Highway 1) near Milburn, Otago.

Police were called to the crash around 6.15am.

A spokeswoman said the crash involved a truck and a ute.

Emergency services are currently attending and the road is being closed at Waihola to the north, and Milburn to the south.

“The driver of the ute passed away at the scene,” police said in a statement.

Motorists are encouraged to delay travel or take alternative routes where possible.

The road remains closed between Waihola and Milburn.

While a diversion is in place it is only suitable for light vehicles, police said

Motorists are also asked to obey the directions of emergency services staff.