Police were called about 7am.

The road is closed between Aerodrome Road and Pacific Street, with diversions in place.

Motorists should please avoid the area, if possible.

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20 Sep: Police are NOT currently seeking anyone else after arresting a 31-year-old man in a Levin homicide investigation

19 Sep: Arson's being blamed for a blaze at a Manawatu house on Sunday

17 Sep: The water supply has been turned back on in the Hastings suburb of Frimley, after a watermain burst

17 Sep: Police won't say whether any items of interest have been found, at a Manawatu property at the centre of a private search for the remains of missing woman Breanna Muriwai

15 Sep: Crowds are expected to gather in Manawatu during ongoing search for missing woman Breanna Muriwai

14 Sep: Police have arrested a man after he allegedly committed an indecent act in view of a Palmerston North medical centre

13 Sep: A second person has died, following yesterday afternoon's two car crash at Beaconsfield in Manawatu

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