A wet, and oil-slicked road was the likely cause of a car rolling just south of Seddon this morning, the Fire Service says.
Deputy fire chief Justin Stevens said the 42-year-old man was the sole occupant of the vehicle and he received minor injuries during the crash, about 10am.
Conditions were "a bit slippery'' with some oil on the road as well as the rain, he said.
The car was travelling toward Blenheim and after rolling, it landed mostly within its lane. The road was reduced to one lane and the vehicle was a write-off, Mr Stevens said.
Witnesses said they did not think the man was speeding in the 100kmh zone. The recommendation for the corner was 70kmh, he said.
"It's quite a nasty corner. You would be unaware and would have nowhere to go [if you came across it].''
Seddon and Ward Volunteer Fire Brigades attended the scene along with St John Ambulance and Blenheim police.
SIMON WONG
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