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One dead after single-vehicle crash in Christchurch

July 8, 2023
The road remained closed this morning with traffic management in place.

The road remained closed this morning with traffic management in place. (Source: 1News)

One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Christchurch early this morning.

Police were called to the scene on McLeans Island Road in Harewood about 2.30am, a spokesperson said.

"The sole occupant was found deceased," the police spokesperson said.

The road remained closed this morning but one lane has since reopened with stop-go traffic control in place.

"Police advise motorists to take extra care in the area and expect delays," the police spokesperson said.

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