One person has critical injuries and State Highway 30 is blocked near Lake Okataina after a one-vehicle crash this afternoon. Photo / NZME
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 at Okataina this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene, between Curtis Rd and Lake Okataina Rd, about 2.30pm.
A police spokesperson said three people were in the vehicle when it rolled.
“Sadly one person died at
the scene and the two others involved received minor injuries.”
The road has been closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates, but it is expected to reopen within the hour.