Fatal truck crash in Tuamarina, Marlborough - one truck driver dead, another in serious condition

One person is dead and another is in serious condition after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1 at Tuamarina this morning.

The collision was reported about 9.50am, between Bush and Para Rds in the small Marlborough town.

“Sadly, one of the drivers involved died at the scene,” a police spokesperson said.

“The other was flown to hospital in a serious condition. They were the sole occupants of the vehicles.

“Police are providing support to the families of both drivers.”

The Commercial Vehicle Investigation Team and Serious Crash Unit are at the scene and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

The road remains closed while a scene examination is carried out and diversions are in place.