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State Highway 4 closed after fatal crash near Whanganui

February 26, 2021

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One person has died after a serious single car crash near Whanganui.

Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 4 shortly before 8pm.

The highway remains closed between Whanganui and Raetihi as emergency services attend the scene.

Police are asking motorists to avoid the area as they investigate.

The Serious Crash Unit is at the scene.

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