The two-vehicle crash happened at midday today and officials are warning motorists to avoid the area.

Initial indications suggest one person has serious injuries, one has moderate injuries, and two others have minor injuries.

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16 May: A section of State Highway 2 in the Hawkes Bay is closed - after a single vehicle crash this evening

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Environment:
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Law and Order:
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Accident and Emergency:
A person has died after being hit by a train in Horowhenua - at Mcleavey Road in Ohau 21:17

International:
NASCAR rivals Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Kyle Busch fight after delayed All-Star race 21:07

Business:
Hopes a new boss will bring fresh energy to the struggling Warehouse Group 18:57

Motoring:
A scenic train carrying 55 passengers has been involved in an emergency in Horowhenua 18:37

Politics:
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash. Here's what happens next 18:17

Law and Order:
A review of Palmerston North's Crown solicitor - has found he breached obligations in cases where three murder charges were dismissed 18:07

Netball:
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International:
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