One person is dead and two people are injured after a crash near Clyde in Central Otago this morning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash, on Springvale Rd near Letts Gully Rd, shortly after 9am.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Police initially said serious injuries had been reported, but in an update about 11:10am they confirmed one person was found dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
Hato Hone St John said two other people sustained moderate injuries. One of them was taken to Dunstan Hospital.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The road is closed and diversions are in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.<\/p>\n
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0 Central Otago District Council earlier said black ice was starting to form on roads around the district.<\/p>\n
“Caution is advised around Alexandra\/ Earnscleugh areas at this stage, but we expect it to affect other areas too. “<\/p>\n
The council urged motorists to reduce speed and increase following distances.<\/p>\n
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