A truck driver has died after his truck and trailer unit rolled at Beaumont in the Clutha District. Police, two fire engines and ambulance were called to the truck and trailer crash on Rongahere Rd, Beaumont, at 6.22am today. The driver of the truck was trapped in the cab, and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said in a statement. A section of Rongahere Rd is closed while a heavy crane has been brought in to remove the truck. Police's commercial vehicle safety team and the serious crash unit have been advised.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 15, 2018 21:00 UTC