A person has been killed in a serious crash in South Canterbury.
Emergency services were alerted to a single-vehicle crash at a rural property on Ealing Rd, Coldstream, near Ashburton about 1.10pm.
One person had died in the crash, a police spokesperson said.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area while emergency services are at the scene.
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A Fire and Emergency spokeswoman said they and St John ambulance staff were also in attendance.
The Serious Crash Unit and WorkSafe have been advised.