Person dies after serious crash near Dannevirke

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A person has died after a serious crash on Sunday morning in the Manawatū area.  

A police spokesperson said the crash occurred near the intersection of Kearney Road and Top Grass Road, between Woodville and Dannevirke. 

Police said the crash was reported at 5:50am on Sunday but may have occurred overnight. 

The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and the road will be closed while a scene examination is carried out. 

"Motorists are asked to take alternative routes," a police spokesperson said.

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