One dead following truck vs car crash in Geraldine, South Canterbury

One person has died following a car and truck crash near Geraldine.

A serious crash involving a car and truck has left one dead in South Canterbury this morning.

The incident happened shortly before 8.30am on State Highway 79 north of Geraldine.

Emergency services rushed to the scene near the intersection of Keen Road and Main North Rd.

Police confirmed this afternoon that one person has died.

Police say the Orari Bridge on SH79 was closed following the incident.

“The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene,” said a police spokesperson.

Inquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing.