(File photo)A man and a woman have died after a serious crash near Methven in rural Canterbury. They were the occupants of a car involved in a crash with a truck at the intersection of State Highway 77 (Waimarama Rd) and SH72 about 11.55am on Tuesday. READ MORE:* One dead, one critical in serious Canterbury crash* Motorcyclist dies in crash with car in South Canterbury* Car stolen at knifepoint foundThe road remains blocked and diversions are in place. A police spokeswoman said early reports suggested a car and truck towing a trailer were involved in the crash. A NZ Transport Agency spokeswoman said traffic using State Highway 77 should turn off onto Mount Hutt Station Rd and continue onto SH77.

Source: Stuff June 04, 2019 00:40 UTC