Two people have died after a two-vehicle crash on Malaghans Rd, Dalefield, in the Queenstown-Lakes District last night.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were alerted to the incident at about 10pm and found two dead people at the scene.

“The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination and the road reopened about midday,” they said.

“Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.”