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