One dead after car crash on SH1, Marlborough, holiday road toll moves to four

One person has died after a serious car accident on SH1 in Kekerengu, Marlborough.

The holiday road toll has moved to four after a person died in a serious car accident on SH1 in Kekerengu, Marlborough today.

The incident was reported to police at 3.10pm, a police spokesperson said.

One other person suffered moderate injuries.

Firefighters from Blenheim, Flaxbourne and Seddon were all called to the scene of the crash.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible and to expect delays.

The road was closed for a period but has now reopened after the serious crash unit completed its examination.

Police are appealing to anyone who might have witnessed the crash to assist with their investigation.

You can do this by phoning 105 and referencing event number P052355016.

This crash takes the Labour Day weekend road toll to four. Seven people died in last year's long weekend.