A person has died after a serious crash on Sunday morning in the Manawatū area.
A police spokesperson said the crash occurred near the intersection of Kearney Road and Top Grass Road, between Woodville and Dannevirke.
Police said the crash was reported at 5:50am on Sunday but may have occurred overnight.
The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and the road will be closed while a scene examination is carried out.
"Motorists are asked to take alternative routes," a police spokesperson said.