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Person dies following single-vehicle crash near Levin

April 24, 2020
A file image of a police car at the scene of a crash.

A file image of a police car at the scene of a crash. (Source: 1 NEWS)

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash near Levin this afternoon.

The incident occurred on State Highway 1 north of Levin at 6.20pm, police said in a statement.

The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance.

SH1 between Kawiu Road and Paeroa Road will remain closed overnight, police said.

Motorists have been advised to take alternative routes where possible or to delay travel.

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