One dead after crash on State Highway 1 near Ward, Marlborough

One person is dead after a crash on State Highway 1 near Ward, Marlborough. Photo / Google Maps

One person is dead after a three-vehicle crash on a major South Island road.

State Highway 1, south of Ward, Marlborough, is closed in both directions following the crash.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 2.50pm.

Hato Hone St John said two ambulances and one operations manager were sent.

“We transported one person in a moderate condition to Wairau Hospital.”

Police said the Serious Crash Unit was in attendance and inquiries into the crash are under way.

“The road is expected to reopen in the next few hours.”

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