Source: New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died in a serious, single-vehicle crash on State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road this morning.
The incident was reported to emergency services around just after 9.15am.
Sadly, both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The road remains closed as emergency services work at the scene.
Diversions are in place through State Highway 1.
Police will be investigating the circumstances of the crash.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/06/12/fatal-crash-state-highway-4-whanganui/