Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Motorists travelling the Kohatu-Kawatiri Highway / SH 6 at Glenhope are advised of a fire which is causing traffic disruption.
Police and Fire and Emergency NZ were notified about 5:30pm of a van fire on the side of the highway.
Everyone in the van is now out and do not appear injured, however the resulting fire has spread to nearby scrub and is causing traffic disruption.
Traffic control is being arranged, however, motorists are advised to avoid travelling this route if they can or expect delays.
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