A person has died following a crash on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road, this afternoon.

Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash, near Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, just after 12.20pm.

A police spokesperson said “Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene.

“The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.”