Serious crash in central Wellington
Thursday, 9 November 2017, 3:27 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
Serious crash in central Wellington
Police are in
attendance at a serious crash in central Wellington
involving a bus and a pedestrian.
The crash happened
shortly after 2.20pm at the intersection of Manners Street
and Willis Street.
One person has serious injuries and has
been taken to hospital.
Manners Street is currently closed
between Willis Street and Victoria Street.
Motorists and
pedestrians are asked to avoid the area.
ENDS
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