Two people have died in a crash between a truck and a car on the outskirts of Christchurch.
Two people have died in a crash that has closed Main South Road in Burnham near Christchurch. Photo: Supplied/ Google
The crash happened just after 10am this morning on Main South Road in Burnham.
The truck driver has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
SH 1 ROLLESTON/BURNHAM - ROAD CLOSED - 11:30 AM - UPDATE
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The serious crash that has closed SH 1, south of Rolleston & near Burnham, near Dunns Crossing Rd.
Is likely to remain in place into this afternoon.^SM https://t.co/t7x4Ed7JP7
Main South Road is closed between Dunns Crossing and Burnham roads, and diversions are in place.
The highway is expected to remain closed until mid-afternoon.
The road is the main state highway south, and there are now serious delays in the area.
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
