Police are in attendance at a serious crash in Whanganui.
Emergency services were advised that a car had gone off Victoria Avenue Bridge near Anzac Parade around 12:21am.
The car has become submerged in the river and at this stage it is unknown how many occupants were in the vehicle.
The Police Dive Squad has been called in to assist the search and Police are likely to remain at the scene for some time.
One lane of the bridge is currently blocked.
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