A person has died following a crash this afternoon on State Highway 7/Mouse Point Road, Tekoa Range, Hurunui.

Police were notified of the crash, involving a motorcycle and a car, around 12pm.

“Sadly, despite emergency services best efforts, the motorcyclist died at the scene” the police spokesperson said.

The road remains closed, between Hammer Springs and Culverden, while the Serious Crash Unit carry out a scene examination.