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Person killed in SH1 crash near Ohau Point, another injured

By 1News Reporters
11:34am
A police car (file).

A police car (file). (Source: 1News)

One person has died, and another has been seriously injured after two vehicles collided on State Highway 1 near Ohau Point this morning.

Police were notified of the crash at 9.38am on Wednesday.

St John sent an ambulance, helicopter, a PRIME vehicle, and a first response vehicle to the scene.

One patient in serious condition was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.

NZTA said a section of the highway was under stop/go management following the crash.

"Please plan ahead and factor in significant delays. We know today is likely to be a busy time on the road and we appreciate people’s patience," an NZTA spokesperson said.

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