Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash that occurred on West Coast Road, West Melton, Selwyn District on Sunday 2 June.

One person died following the two vehicle crash which occurred at around 9:50pm.

Another person was transported to hospital in a critical condition.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or helped those at the scene following the crash.

Police are particularly interested in speaking to a woman, believed to be a nurse, who stopped and helped those involved in the crash.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Senior Constable Mike Harker on michael.haker@police.govt.nz or at Lincoln Police on 03 378 0160.

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