File photo. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
One person has died after a crash involving a tanker and a car in Southland last night.
Police were called to the crash on the Dipton Winton Highway about 11.42pm.
Two others were taken to hospital with moderate and serious injuries.
The road is closed near the intersection of Hundred Line Road East, with diversions in place.
The serious crash unit is investigating.