Delays on Hawke’s Bay Expressway during gang funeral procession

Police on Thursday morning warned of the potential for congestion and delays during a large gang-related funeral procession on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway. Photo / Paul Taylor

Police have warned of the potential for road congestion and delays during a large gang-related funeral procession on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway.

Police were stationed at the intersection of Omahu Rd and York Rd about 10.30am today as the procession passed through.

A statement posted on the Eastern District Police Facebook page said Hawke’s Bay Police were monitoring a large funeral possession.

“The procession is heading south via the expressway to Te Aute,” the post said.

“There may be some congestion on the highway and some delays.”

A police sergeant on the scene said it was a gang-related funeral and it was heading towards Kahuranaki Marae in Te Hauke.

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