Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police ask motorists to avoid the area.
Police can now confirm one person has died following a single vehicle crash on State Highway 4, Whanganui.
SH4 between Whanganui and Raetihi will be closed while emergency services attend.
Emergency services were alerted shortly before 8pm.
Police continue to ask motorists to avoid the area.
The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre