State Highway 31(Kawhia Road), near Otorohanga is closed as Fire and Emergency NZ work to put out a vegetation fire.
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The fire began following a crash involving three vehicles at 2.50pm today.?
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One of the vehicles caught fire after the crash, and the fire spread to one of the other vehicles involved, as well as surrounding vegetation.
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One person has reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash, and two people have moderate injuries.?
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Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to follow the directions of signage/emergency personnel in the area.?
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At this stage we expect the road to remain closed for at least the next few hours.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?