Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 1 north of Timaru this evening.
Police confirmed tonight the crash between a car and truck had been fatal.
Emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection with Brosnan Rd at about 5.10pm, police said.
Two people had died at the scene, while a third was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.
UPDATE 8:25PM
SH1 remains CLOSED north of Timaru, near the intersection with Hedley Rd, Levels, following a serious crash in the area. Follow provided detours.
Police serious crash investigations are ongoing. For overnight updates and detours: https://t.co/KGqSfZpsPh https://t.co/jvH7RWx582
— NZ Transport Agency – Canterbury & West Coast (@nztacwc) November 20, 2025
The road remained closed at 8.25pm, NZTA said in an update.
The Serious Crash Unit were in attendance and diversions were in place.
Police said the road was expected to remain closed until later tonight.
– Allied Media