One person has died in a crash on State Highway 63 in the Wairau Valley overnight.?
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The crash, between a truck and a ute, occurred on the Wye Bridge at around 1.30am this morning.?
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The driver of the ute was killed in the crash. ?The two truck occupants were uninjured. ?
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The truck caught on fire following the crash and will need to be towed from the scene.?
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Motorists in the area are advised to expect delays this morning, until the truck is able to be removed.?
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The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.