Police can confirm that one person has died following a serious crash near Sanson this afternoon.
The crash, which involved a ute and a truck, was reported to emergency services about 12pm.
Sadly, the sole occupant of the ute died at the scene. One person also received minor injuries.
State Highway 3 between Sanson and Stewart Road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit carries out a scene examination. Diversions are in place and motorists should expect delays.
Police say support is being provided to those involved.
Critical injury in Dannevirke crash
The Sanson crash was followed by a second two-vehicle crash which injured three people – one critically – on SH2 near Dannevirke.
Police said emergency services were called to the scene around 1.40pm.
Hato Hone St John said they were alerted to the crash on Laws Rd at 1.35pm.
St John responded with two ambulances, one rapid response vehicle, one first response unit, one manager and two helicopters.
One person was critically injured in the crash, while another sustained serious injuries. A third person received minor injuries.
Two people were airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital.
The road is blocked while emergency services work at the scene.
“Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.”