One person dead after two-car crash south of Whanganui

September 2, 2018
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One person is dead after a two-car crash south of Whanganui this afternoon.

Police say a 23-year-old man has died following a two vehicle crash on State Highway 3 at Whangaehu, south of Whanganui at around 12:30pm today.

The driver of the second vehicle has been transported to Whanganui Hospital with moderate injuries.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating and the road will be closed for some time.

As a result, police have told motorists to use Warrengate Rd and the No.2 Line north of the incident, or Turakina Valley Road to the south.


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