Emergency services are responding to a serious crash near the town of Shannon, south of Palmerston North, which has closed part of State Highway 57.
Waka Kotahi said the crash onSH57 near Shannon occurred at about 3.30pm.
鈥淒ue to a serious crash near Kara Rd, the road is now closed,鈥 the transport agency said.
The police鈥檚 Serious Crash Unit is attending the scene and will 鈥渢ake several hours to complete their investigations once they arrive鈥, Waka Kotahi said.
鈥淧lease avoid the area or use an alternative route.鈥
The听Herald听has approached police and St John Ambulance for comment.
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