Source: Radio New Zealand
File photo. Police asked motorists to avoid the intersection of Telegraph Road south of Burnham. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
A person has died after a crash near Christchurch.
State Highway 1 was blocked and two people were trapped after two vehicles collided south of Burnham at the intersection of Telegraph Road about 7.30am on Tuesday.
Police confirmed one person died at the scene.
Another was taken to hospital by helicopter in a serious condition.
St John sent two ambulances, a first response unit, a critical care paramedic, an operations manager and a helicopter.
Two vehicles collided south of Burnham at the intersection of Telegraph Road about 7.30am on Tuesday. Waka Kotahi / NZTA
The road reopened about 11.45am.
Police said officers were investigating the circumstances of the crash.
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