Update: Fatal crash, State Highway 2, Dannevirke

Source: New Zealand Police

Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Dannevirke this morning.

The crash, near the intersection with Aerodrome Road, was reported to Police at 5.15am.

One person, believed to have been riding a bicycle, was located unresponsive and sadly was unable to be revived.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way. 

The road remains blocked and motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible. 

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre.