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Truck driver dies after tree falls on vehicle in Canterbury

May 31, 2021

A file image of a police car at the scene of a crash. — A file image of a police car at the scene of a crash. (Source: 1 NEWS)

The driver of a truck has died after a tree fell on it as it was driving on Canterbury's Greta Rd earlier today.

Police said the driver was the truck's only occupant.

A car in the area was not directly involved in the crash, police said, and was forced onto the side of the road.

The road remains closed while police examine the crash scene and work to clear it.

There are no diversions in place, but mororists are asked to avoid the area.

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