One person has died following a crash involving a van and a truck in Marlborough on Monday afternoon.
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Police say they were called to the scene on State Highway 6 between Lamberts and Camerons Rds, in Kaituna, around 1.40pm.
A second person received serious injuries in the crash.
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The road is closed, and diversions are in place.
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area if possible.
It comes after seven people, including a baby, were killed following a crash on State Highway 1 south of Picton on Sunday.
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