Lake Brunner lies inland from Greymouth, on the West Coast. (File photo) Photo:
One person has died after a crash near Lake Brunner, on the West Coast, police say.
Only one vehicle was involved in the crash, on Lake Brunner Road, at Moana.
Emergency services were called to the site about 2:30am on Sunday, but the person died at the scene.
A passenger from the vehicle was taken to hospital in moderate condition.
By 7.45am on Sunday police said Lake Brunner Road would remain closed in the area of the crash as investigations were carried out.