A woman critically injured in a crash on Riverton Wallacetown Highway this afternoon has died.
The crash occurred at the Oreti River Bridge at 1.30pm.
A man died at the scene and the woman was transported to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition.
Sadly, she passed away at the hospital a short time later.
The road remains closed between Cumnock Street and Taramoa Road.
Motorists are asked to follow the diversions that are in place.