Driver dies after car collides with bus near Cardrona

A driver has died after a crash between a car and a bus south of Cardrona.

Police said the collision occurred on the Crown Range Rd at around 10.15am.

"Sadly, the sole occupant of the car died at the scene," a police spokesperson said.

The Serious Crash Unit had carried out a scene examination, and the crash remained under investigation.

"Police are providing support to those involved."

Fire and Emergency NZ had responded with a two trucks from Wānaka and one from Frankton.

Earlier, Hato Hone St John also said it responded with a helicopter and an ambulance.

Drivers across the Queenstown Lakes area were urged to take care due to black ice and surface flooding from snow melt on the district's roads.

Queenstown Lakes District Council said snow melt following warmer temperatures yesterday has caused surface flooding on parts of SH85, particularly around Hills Creek, Naseby Bypass Rd and towards Kyeburn.

Black ice has also been reported around Arrowtown, Arthurs Point and along Malaghans Rd, Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Rd, Dalefield Rd, Littles Rd, Domain Rd and Hunter Rd.

Icy conditions have also been reported in parts of Shotover Country and Lake Hayes Estate, with possible black ice between Cardrona and the Crown Range Summit and on the road between Wānaka and Cardrona.