One person has died following a crash which closed State Highway 1 in Canterbury for a period this morning.

Police responded to a report of the two-vehicle crash on Main South Rd at around 10.50am.

“One person received injuries and sadly, died at the scene of the crash,” a spokesperson said.

State Highway 1 was closed near Selwyn while emergency services attended and the serious crash unit conducted a scene examination.

“The road has now re-opened.

“Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.”

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