Source: Radio New Zealand
Emergency services were called to a house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon. RNZ/Marika Khabazi
A house fire has closed a section of State Highway One in Manawatū on Saturday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the property southwest of Sanson at about 2.30pm.
Flames engulfed a home, closing the highway between Phillips Street and Speedy Road.
Motorists were advised to follow diversions.
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