UPDATED 9.09am: A fatal crash has blocked a major road in Canterbury town Rolleston.

Police say they are in attendance after the crash on Newtons Road. 

The crash took place just before 7.00 this morning.

It involved a car and a pedestrian, who has since died of his injuries.

Newtons Road is currently blocked between Lawford Road and Curraghs Road.

Diversions are in place. 

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.