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Police report one person has died following a crash north of Dunedin this morning.

The crash occurred on State Highway 1, Waikouaiti-Waitati Road, shortly after 7.10am.

The road was closed and traffic management had been put in place to direct traffic.

Light vehicles were diverted at Coast Road, while heavy vehicles such as haulage trucks needed to seek alternative routes.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

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