Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
State Highway 30, Whakatane is currently closed near Thornton Road following an earlier crash.
The crash involved a pedestrian and a vehicle and was reported just before 4:10pm.
The pedestrian has sustained serious injuries.
Staff from the Serious Crash Unit are conducting a scene examination.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Detours are in place.
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Issued by Police Media Centre