Extreme caution for Wellington Roads
Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 9:24 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police
Extreme caution for Wellington Roads
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Extreme caution for Wellington Roads
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Driving conditions across the Wellington
District are extremely dangerous this morning and Police are
warning drivers to take extra care when on the
roads.
Sergeant Peter Theobald from the Police Central
Communications Centre warns that icy and slippery road
conditions are widespread, particularly early this morning
with the freezing temperatures. "If you need to travel on
the roads ensure you allow extra time to reach your
destination safely, and be alert for icy conditions. Adjust
your speed and following distances accordingly, and take
note of any reduced speed limits throughout the
region."
Sergeant Theobald says that black ice has been
reported from Levin through to Manakau, and there has been a
minor crash at the Tawa interchange due to the hazardous
conditions. The Tawa crash has been cleared but the road
conditions are still
dangerous.
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