Christchurch crash: Sole occupant dies after car hits tree

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The sole occupant of a vehicle died after hitting a tree in Christchurch this morning. Photo / NZME

One person has died following a crash in Christchurch Central early this morning.

Police were called around 3.20am with reports that a car had hit a tree near the intersection of Montreal and Armagh Sts.

Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison said the sole occupant of the car was found dead
at the scene.

The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit attended.

It reopened just after 7am.