Person dies after serious single-vehicle Manawatū crash

One person has died in the crash near Feilding today. Image / Google Maps

A person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Hansens Line, Newbury in Manawatū.

Emergency services were called to the crash at about 9am today.

Police said it occurred some time overnight.

“The sole occupant was found deceased.”

The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and the road has now reopened, police said.

Motorists were earlier asked to avoid the area.

“Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.”