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The police Serious Crash Unit has been notified of a crash near Whanganui. (file photo)
State Highway 3 is closed near Pākaraka, Whanganui, after a serious two-vehicle crash.
In a press release, police said the crash occurred on State Highway 3 between Maxwell Station Rd and Pukerimu Rd shortly after 1:30pm.
Initial reports indicate there are serious injuries, police said.
Firefighters cut one person from a vehicle and they were being seen by Hato Hone St John staff at the scene, Fire and Emergency Central shift manager Alison Munn said.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two ambulances and two operations managers were sent to the scene.
One person was seriously injured and was taken to Whanganui Hospital, they said.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and SH3 is currently closed, police added.
Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.
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