Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on SH3 near Pākaraka, Whanganui.
The two-vehicle crash happened shortly after 1:30pm between Maxwell Station Road and Pukerimu Road.
One person died at the scene, with another transported to hospital in a serious condition.
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examine the scene, diversions remain in place.
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Issued by Police Media Centre