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Serious crash near Palmerston North

Saturday, 27 October 2018, 12:01 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

"Serious crash near Palmerston North "

Emergency services are attending the scene of a serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Napier Road, Whakarongo, near Palmerston North.

Initial indications are one person is in a critical condition.

The road is closed, with diversions in place through Te Matai Road.

ENDS

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