Wednesday, 18 May 2016 - 10:02am |
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Wet weather requires careful driving in Taranaki and Manawatu areas

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Please attribute to a Police spokesperson.

Police are urging drivers to drive to the conditions in light of the heavy rain currently affecting the Taranaki and Whanganui areas, heading north to Palmerston North.

There have been no reports of any crashes as a result of the weather so far, but drivers are reminded to keep their headlights on, be aware of surface water on the roads and take extra care over stopping distances.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre