UPDATE - Serious crash, Kairanga, Manawatū

A person has died following an earlier serious crash in Kairanga.
 
The crash occurred at around 7:15am when a car collided with a pole on Longburn Rongotea Road.
 
Sadly, the sole occupant died at the scene.
 
The road has now re-opened and motorists are thanked for their patience while emergency services attended.
 
The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.
 
ENDS
 
Issued by Police Media Centre