Tasman road closed after truck crash on the Moutere Highway

The truck crash occurred on the Moutere Highway in the Tasman District. Image / Google Maps

A man has died after a truck crash on the Moutere Highway.

Police were called to the incident on the Moutere Highway near Upper Moutere at 7.52am. Moutere is in the Tasman district and is west of Nelson.

The truck and trailer unit is down a bank and a crane is required to recover it.

A road has been closed and there are diversions in place.

The Serious Crash Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety Team are investigating.