Bluff Highway has reopened this afternoon following a fatal two-car crash that took place early this morning.
Emergency services responded just after 6am to the crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road. Tragically, one person died at the scene.
Police confirmed there were no other injuries.
The crash led to a full closure of SH1 between Elles Road and Elizabeth Street while emergency crews and the Serious Crash Unit worked at the scene. “Due to a serious crash, State Highway 1 is now closed between Elles Road and Elizabeth Street. Please follow the detour route and expect delays,” Police said at the time.
Police advised motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes while the investigation was underway. “The road will remain closed at the intersection with Kew Road while emergency services work at the scene,” they added.
The road remained closed for several hours before reopening at 1:30pm this afternoon. Traffic management teams cleared the scene once the investigation was completed.
Further details about the cause of the crash have not yet been released.