Crash closes Saddle Road between Ashhurst and Woodville, Manawatū
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Pretoria Gordon / RNZ
A crash has closed Saddle Road between Ashhurst and Woodville with motorists being advised to avoid travel if possible.
Police said emergency services got reports of the crash at 5.20pm and it is believed one person is critically injured.
They are advising motorists to avoid travel if possible as the only diversion is via the Pahiatua Track.
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