Fatal crash, Roxburgh, Central Otago

Source: New Zealand Police

One person has died following a serious crash on Grovers Hill walking track off Teviot Street in Roxburgh, Central Otago, this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash, involving a truck that rolled, around 3.15pm.

Tragically, one person died at the scene.

The walking track has been closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, and the public are advised to avoid the area.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre