NZ Police CommCens Alert 18:00 11-06-2006 Canterbury

Location of incident: State Highways 7/7A

Incident Type: Treacherous Road Conditions

Treacherous Road Conditions:

Police report that State Highway 7 and 7A are recieving highwinds and rain at present resulting in many tree branches and slips occuring in the Hamner Plains, Hamner , Culverton and Waiau areas. police request that people stay at home unless travel is absolutely necessary and drive usng extreme caution. Police and OPUS are attempting to clear hazards asap.

ENDS

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