Police and emergency services are in attendance at an incident on Papaiti Road, Whanganui that occurred at approximately 9:15pm tonight.
A man was found deceased on the road when Police arrived. The circumstances of his death are yet to be established, however, it is believed he may have fallen from the back of a truck.
The driver of the truck is currently speaking with Police.
The road is closed while emergency services attend the scene.
Serious Crash Unit are also in attendance and will be investigating the incident.
No further info is available at this time.
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Issued by Police Media Centre