Vehicle goes down bank in serious crash in Kumara, West Coast

The single-vehicle crash on the Taramakau River Bridge (SH6) was reported to police just before 5.20am. Photo / Google Maps

One person has died after a serious crash in Kumara this morning.

The single-vehicle crash on the Taramakau Highway (SH6) was reported to police just before 5.20am.

Police say the vehicle has gone down a bank and one person has died.

Another person in the vehicle suffered moderate injuries.

An investigation into the cause of the crash is under way.

The single-vehicle crash on the Taramakau Highway (SH6) is on the Taramakau River Bridge. Photo / Supplied