One person has died and three others were injured in a crash on State Highway 1, north of Cheviot this afternoon. A St John spokesperson told Stuff two of the injured were flown to Christchurch Hospital with serious and moderate injuries. The other injured patient was driven to hospital with moderate injuries. One person died at the scene. Police investigations are ongoing and they ask that motorists avoid the area if possible.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 05, 2020 04:52 UTC