Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Diversions are in place around the Mataura area due to a large fire.
Road closures are in place while emergency services respond to a building fire on Kana Street (State Highway 93), Mataura.
The fire was reported about 1:40pm.
A number of diversions are in place around Mataura and traffic is being diverted up State Highway 1.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect significant delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
