One dead after crash near Te Anau

One person is dead after a car crash near Te Anau last night.

The crash happened about 10pm on the Manapouri Highway between Te Anau and Manapouri, a police spokesman said.

The car rolled on to its roof and blocked the highway for more than 90 minutes. No other vehicles were involved

The spokesman said that serious crash investigates would examine the scene this morning.

- NZPA