One killed in Blenheim crash

At least one person is dead after a crash on State Highway 62, near Blenheim.

Emergency services were at the scene at the intersection of Rapaura Road and Selmes Road after being alerted at 5.38am.

A police communications spokesman said it had not yet been confirmed how many people or vehicles had been involved.

Traffic diversions were expected to remain until midday.

- NZPA