Woman dead after car hits tree in Kaiapoi

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle crash in North Canterbury today.

A 45-year-old woman died after her blue Honda Civic hit a tree on Beach Rd in Kaiapoi, 19km north of Christchurch, about 11.45am, Inspector John Price said.

Anyone who saw the vehicle prior to the crash should contact police immediately, he said.

- NZPA