State Highway 4 Whanganui crash causes critical injuries, Anzac Parade closure

A serious crash has led to the closure of State Highway 4/Anzac Parade in Whanganui. There are critical injuries following the crash, which occurred just before 10am today, police said. Image / Google Maps

A serious crash in Whanganui has critically injured one person and blocked a main highway, with police asking motorists to stay away.

Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 4/Anzac Parade just before 10am.

“Initial indicators are that there are critical injuries.”

A police spokeswoman said there was only one person in the vehicle.

The road is blocked while emergency services attend the scene, they said.

“The Serious Crash Unit has been notified ... motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and to expect delays.”