Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police are responding to reports of flooding and debris on State Highway One near Paekakariki.
The debris has also encroached rail lines, causing a passenger train to derail in the area. There are no reports of injury.
The southbound lane of SH1 is affected causing traffic flow issues through the area.
Motorists are asked travel with care.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
