Crash, SH1, south of Timaru
Monday, 6 November 2017, 1:04 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
Crash, SH1, south of Timaru
Emergency services are
attending a crash involving a truck and a mini-van on SH1 at
Pareora, south of Timaru.
The highway is blocked in both
directions, after Police were called to the scene at
12.18pm.
Initial reports indicate there are no significant
injuries.
Diversions are in place and motorists are
advised to avoid the area if they can.
Diversion
southbound: Munro Rd.
Diversion northbound: Lyall
Rd/Sullivan
Rd.
ENDS
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