Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown
A person has died after a serious single-vehicle crash blocked the road between Pahiatua and Palmerston North on Tuesday.
Police were called to the scene on Pahiatua-Mangahao Road, between Ridge Road North and Soldiers Road, at about 5pm.
Two other people have also sustained minor injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit was at the scene investigating and the road will likely remain closed for some time.
Motorists are advised to expect delays.
Police said support was being offered to the family of the person who died and their death would be referred to the coroner.
Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
