One person has died after a single vehicle crash on Collingwood-Puponga Main Road this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Ferntown Bridge around 4pm, where a vehicle had gone into the Aorere River.
One person was located in a serious condition, however despite best efforts by emergency services, they died at the scene.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre